Just a quick one for you flathead experts I have a 59 ab flatty that was running a remote oil filter fed from the drivers side rear of the block and draining back near the dip stick. Can I block these off and run the engine without the filter or are these a must have? Thanks guys
Thanks guys are there any exceptions? Only asking as a couple of guys have pm'd me tell me other wise and I'm a little gun shy /confused ??? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I'm running a 59ab flatty in my 48 F-1, plugged the return to the drain pan,and the port on the drivers side rear beneath the sending unit no problems at all!
Most old Ford set-ups are only bypass filters anyway - not full flow. Just keep the oil clean and check for crap in it when you change it. A magnetic drain plug is always a good option too.
Magnetic Drain plug, change oil very frequently, no problems. Remember oil is cheap compared to the consequences.