Got a question about filters...

[The patriot]

Well, I got my Frantz (TP) filter from Barry, and it's installed.

My question is, how much flow should I get through the filter?

I'm getting just over 1 quart in a minute. I have it plumbed in on the top of the bypass filter housing, I dont want to starve the turbo since this is where it gets it's oil from. I dont think this much flow would be a problem, but just want to be sure.

Thanks

Eric

 

[paccool]

Your not feeding the bypass with the line that goes to the turbo are you? I don't think I would ever reduce the turbo oil flow. When I put the Amsoil single bypass on my truck, took oil from where the pressure switch is at. Removed the switch and screwed in a Tee. took a line up to the bypass and then dumped the bypass return back into the oil filler tube. Figured this would take the least amount of oil away from the engine components.



How much oil flow a minute do you think was going to the turbo originally before the bypass was installed?

 

[The patriot]

Originally posted by paccool

Your not feeding the bypass with the line that goes to the turbo are you? I don't think I would ever reduce the turbo oil flow. When I put the Amsoil single bypass on my truck, took oil from where the pressure switch is at. Removed the switch and screwed in a Tee.



How much oil flow a minute do you think was going to the turbo originally before the bypass was installed?

No, but it's fed from the same housing. I just pulled the extra plug and used that port. I'm assuming it's OK (what would an extra port be there for anyway?) But just want to be 100% certain.

I thought of doing it from the press switch like you said, but I didnt have the spare hose. I'm told it's on the driver side of the engine, this would be quite a run of hose!! The filter is on the right side battery.

I dunno how much oil was going to the turbo. I'm not about to pull the line and measure it while it's running.

The press didnt drop (maybe just a hair) so I THINK it should be fine. I just dont want any doubt.



Eric

 

[HC]

I think you're OK; I plan to use the same port in the future. When I get the filter off, I'm going to stick a mirror down there and see if I can verify that the turbo port and the plug are separate drilled holes that both penetrate into the filter discharge area.

 

[amsoilman]

Eric,

You are hooked up to the correct spot. If your by-pass is only taking 1 quart per minute, as you say, don't worry about it.



Here is how I hook up the Amsoil single (BMK-11) By-pass. Even though this is a 24 V picture, it all works the same.



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Wayne

amsoilman

 

[The patriot]

Thanks guys. Yes Wayne, that's how mine is. I have the return going to the now modified oil fill cap.

Like I said, it's just over a quart. I'd say about 40 oz per minute.

Eric

 

[HC]

I have the return going to the now modified oil fill cap.

Tell me more! What parts? Can you post a picture?

I've been leaning towards routing return to the turbo down hose, but that location is a pain to access.



Opinions - Does anybody see any danger at all of putting the extra oil back in at this location? I have wondered if there was any chance of "flooding" an oil nozzle that sprays oil up onto the moving valve parts, as in "splash" type lubrication. Or is the oil up top already delivered exactly to wear points via high pressure drilled channels, with no "spray" or "splash" required?

 

[paccool]

Sorry for the confusion on my part Eric. I thought you mean't you pulled the turbo line loose and ran it to the filter and then to the turbo.

 

[The patriot]

Originally posted by HC



Tell me more! What parts? Can you post a picture?

I've been leaning towards routing return to the turbo down hose, but that location is a pain to access.



Opinions - Does anybody see any danger at all of putting the extra oil back in at this location? I have wondered if there was any chance of "flooding" an oil nozzle that sprays oil up onto the moving valve parts, as in "splash" type lubrication. Or is the oil up top already delivered exactly to wear points via high pressure drilled channels, with no "spray" or "splash" required?

It's not a real big deal to do. Just grind the grab slot on the cap flat to the rest of the cap, drill, and tap 1/8" NPT. It was cold out when I did mine, so I warmed it up in some hot water for a while.

Sorry, I dont have a digital camera yet.

It was either this way, or drill and tap a valve cover. I figure if I fudged it up, I could get a fill cap for about $5. 00. The valve cover would be over $20. 00, but it would look better.

It should take an extra minute or so to do an oil change because I have to remove the hose, but I can live with it.

The parts that came in the kit is all I needed.

I doubt it would hurt anything, there is no warning in the owners manual about filling/topping off the oil in a running engine.

HTH

Eric