Remote oil relocater

[rods rod]

Can someone let me know if I remove my hoses from the oil adapter and plug the inlet and outlet remove the cap and screw on a filter would this restrict the oil flow to the heads

 

[Lazy Daze]

Huh? If you plug the inlet and outlet on the block (not even sure how you'd do that) you won't be able to spin on a filter.

But, you can remove the oil filter block adapter and put a filter right on the block, if you want. The remote oil filter location is simply a convenience factor.

 

[rods rod]

Dennis I left the adapter on the block and removed the hoses and plugged the inlet and outlet on the adapter there is a threaded cap on the end of the adapter which I removed and threaded the filter in it's place

 

[skibum]

The fittings for the inlet and outlet hoses are on the "cap", which is actually the adapter for the remote oil system. If what you are asking is "Will removing the remote oil filter setup entirely, and spinning a filter directly onto the block restrict flow to the heads?", then the answer is "no". I am pretty sure that adding a couple of feet of hoses feeding an oil filter would be more restrictive from an oil flow standpoint than running through a directly attached filter.

I considered doing this to mine, but I have closed cooling and the remote oil filter lines also run the oil through an oil cooler (heat exchanger). The best I could do is change the location of the remote filter.

Didn't know you were still reading the thread, Rod. If you take the adapter off, what is left? I thought that the center part that you took the cap (now, I understand which one) off of stayed behind after you took the adapter off of it. Doesn't the adapter plate for the hoses spin on over that part?

 

[rods rod]

Skibum the hose fittings on my adapter are on the side of the unit not on the cap when I removed the thread on cap there was a fitting that the oil filter was able to screw on to

 

[Lazy Daze]

Maybe I'm missing something, but I'm still not following what you're doing.

A 305 is a 305 is a 305 (at least as far as the block is concerned). If you want to put the filter right on the block, there should only be the nipple coming out from the middle (that the filter screws onto).

Again, maybe I'm missing something?

 

[skibum]

I believe that he wants to install a filter on the block in the "standard" manner.

It sounds to me like he has the remote oil filter adapter. The parts diagram that I have for the remote oil filter assembly shows a round adapter that appears to screw onto the nipple that you are talking about and seals against the block just like the bottom of an oil filter would. The nipple still sticks up through the center of the adapter, and the part diagram shows a cap over that. The 2 hoses that go to the remote filter / oil cooler are attached to the adapter off to the side of the nipple.

He wants to know if putting the filter on the block restricts oil flow more than the remote filter setup.

 

[Lazy Daze]

OK, I think I'm picking up what 'yer puttin' down...

Are we talking about #9? http://www.perfprotech.com/store/assembly/OIL-FILTER-AND-ADAPTOR-(S-N-0F114690-and-UP),1014-400.aspx

I think the only reason that's there is to act as an adapter from the block to the hose adapter (#7).

I think, if it was me, I would just get a nipple and scrap anything else in the way. But, as long as there is enough clearance between #9 and the filter, then I guess I don't see why it wouldn't work. Try this:

Take close look at how much the block adapter (#5) is dished out and compare it to the filter - if it looks comparable, then it should be OK. But, if the adapter is dished out more than the filter, I would be wary of impeding oil flow. But, that's just an uneducated guess - I'm sure someone else can give a better answer.

But, I do agree with you Ski, that there won't be any pressure drop - at least none to worry about. If anything, maybe just a couple of pounds... if that. The block is originally designed to work without a remote adapter - and in carb'd form, even the newer ones still come shipped with the filter right on the block.

 

[Lazy Daze]

Rod - please don't take any offense, but could you please use some periods and/or commas? It's hard to tell where one thought stops and the next begins.

But, I read through your posts again and I think I linked to the wrong diagram... Is this it: http://www.perfprotech.com/store/as...DAPTOR-(S-N-0F114689-and-BELOW),1014-410.aspx

 

[rods rod]

Dennis that is real close to what I have. I plugged where the hoses went in and replaced the cap #9 with the filter. Would this make any difference. The second diagram is the one

 

[skibum]

I was thinking about Dennis' 1st diagram. Never saw one like that 2nd one before.

 

[Lazy Daze]

I was thinking about Dennis' 1st diagram. Never saw one like that 2nd one before.

I was thinking the same as you, originally (and have never seen the older style, either)... Then a light went on in my head, albeit dimly... :lol:

Rod, with me having zero experience with that style, I can't give you a solid answer. My question would be in regards to how the block adapter (#5) is plumbed. My guess is that it would be fine - but please don't take my word for it. However, another question would be what effect the valve (#6) would have, if anything?

I still think the best thing would be to remove the adapter and get the filter to fit right on to the block. You might very well be able to use one of the existing nipples (#3 or #7) for that. If not, you might find the right one at a place like NAPA.