There are guys who build hot rods with new parts disguised to look like period parts--examples, alternators built to look like generators, fuel injection throttle bodies to look like 4-barrel carburetors, '41 Willys roadsters, etc. I am NOT one of those guys. Not even a little. I was out in the beer-room, I mean "garage", and I pulled it out...a Fram-labeled bypass oil filter housing off a 1946 Something-or-other, made out of 11-gauge (or more) steel, made in USA. It was heavy, it was black, it was massive, it had 1/4" NPT inlets and outlets. Is there any reason why I can't convert that housing to full flow? I like 1/2" NPT inlets and outlets, not 1/4", but that is easily rectifiable. I haven't looked at full flow filter element availability yet, but progressing from this housing to Offenhauser's period beehive is an obvious step. I think this could work, but I've got to be missing something. Now there's a surprise. Eddie
I would check out Fordbarn. I have seen this discussed over there a lot. But from what I understand is that it will never be true full flow. It is more like a 90% flow. You have to plug some passages. See attached picture. I just re-read your post. Check this out here on the HAMB: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...al-oil-filter-last-nights-bright-idea.982979/
would it be a good idea to have some type of bypass so when the oil is cold it will not blow out the element or starve the engine of oil?
You can buy one new for $36.60 and it takes a modern spin on filter. https://www.amazon.ca/Derale-25708-...ocphy=9000655&hvtargid=pla-556073018563&psc=1
There was a long discussion of the merits of full flow vs bypass filters on the AACA forums. Experience proves first, that either filter is better than no filter at all, second that engine life and cleanliness is alike in both cases, depending more on how the engine is used and how often the oil and filter are changed. It also appears that bypass filters were the standard for years, and full flow only came in when hydraulic lifters appeared because hydraulic lifters couldn't chance a speck of dirt bypassing the filter, because of the very small oil holes in them. Studebaker V8s came with bypass filters even though full flow had been around for a few years when they were designed. But, the Stude had solid lifters. Evidently the engineers at Studebaker thought the bypass was better. In the early sixties they changed to full flow. Someone who has torn down and rebuilt hundreds of these engines said there was no difference in engine life and wear, and he would not pay extra for one with full flow, although many people do.
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