Oil filter bypass adaptor

[bzuchero]

I have a rebuilt 350 chevrolet engine that I am putting back in my 21 foot seaswirl sable. Does anyone have an opinion whether I should use the bypass adaptor or eplace with a non-bypass filter adaptor?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Oil filter bypass adaptor

I have a rebuilt 350 chevrolet engine that I am putting back in my 21 foot seaswirl sable. Does anyone have an opinion whether I should use the bypass adaptor or eplace with a non-bypass filter adaptor?

Ayuh,... The stock system works just fine,... What's yer thoughts on changin' it,..??

 

[bzuchero]

Re: Oil filter bypass adaptor

I was told forget about the by pass. For the most part they are obsolete and can cause much more harm than good. e.g. the spring used in the by pass is somewhat weak and on a cold startup, when pressure is high, many times the by pass will open -- allowing unfiltered oil to circulate thru your engine!!

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: Oil filter bypass adaptor

that happens anyways. Your filter element has a cold oil bypass built into it.