Started ,followed all the procedures, run and drove the car ,had good results ,runs & sounds good with a new engine 350 /290 hp flat top lifters. Now for piece of mind I want to dump the oil ,pull the filter , put it in a clean drain pan and examine Question ,I have never broke open a oil filter .If I cut it open with a cut off wheel I will get debris in the oil from cutting the filter itself. Also, with the oil removed from the crankcase & dumped in the drain pan ,is the best method to use a magnet and fish through the oil. What works the best gene in Mn
We had an automatic tool at work that cut the cover off but I'd use a aveation sheer after poking a hole in the filter.
Cut the top of the filter off with either a filter cutter or large pipe cutter. No hack saw or cutoff wheel. Pull the pleated paper out and lay it out and inspect the pleats for any particles. I usually drain the oil through a strainer to catch big stuff and then run the magnet through the catch pan. A magnetic drain plug for the oil pan does not cost much.
Feel stupid to ask but where do I make my cut to make it easiest to pull the pleated paper out. At the top ,bottom or center of the filter ?
Jim, Thanks for the tip Have learned a lot even at 76 yrs old from you and others.Darn good instructors .Are patient & understanding with some of our ( not so intelligent questions) gene
Not really worried ,just piece of mind 350/290 hp flat tappet Crate motor long block bought through Summit
This is excellent advice. regardless of who built the engine you will find some metal inn the oil filter. As long as the oil pressure is good and there are no bad sounds, you should be good to go.