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59ab flathead question???

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by fnjunk, Aug 25, 2013.

  1. fnjunk
    Joined: Jan 8, 2008
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    from Australia

    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
     
  2. model.A.keith
    Joined: Mar 19, 2007
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    I run my 8BA without a filter, just change the oil a bit more often.......;)





    k
     
  3. fnjunk
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    from Australia

    Thanks Model.A.Keith I was a little worried I might block oil circulation if I didn't run one.
     
  4. 51custom
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    ^^^^^^^^ What he said....
    Jim
     

  5. DICK SPADARO
    Joined: Jun 6, 2005
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    DICK SPADARO
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    Filter not necessary, two pipe plugs do the trick, dont crack the die cast oilpan dip stick mount.
     
  6. Merc cruzer
    Joined: Feb 26, 2009
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    Oil filters were an option on many of the early flatheads.
     
  7. flatcrazy
    Joined: Apr 12, 2007
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    Just keep the oil changed regularly. I don't run a filter.
     
  8. fnjunk
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    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 ???


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  9. Thaplumbr
    Joined: May 7, 2012
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    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!
     
  10. Dad's 1932
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
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    Dad's 1932
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    from Santa Rosa

    Post a picture of how it is plumbed . Mostly the back of the block .
     
  11. fnjunk
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    fnjunk
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    Ok Dads 32 will do when I get home tonight.
    Thanks


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  12. 40FordGuy
    Joined: Mar 24, 2008
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    Just plug the two ports, as said above; Works great !

    4TTRUK
     
  13. Christom
    Joined: Nov 3, 2011
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    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.
     
  14. fnjunk
    Joined: Jan 8, 2008
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    fnjunk
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    from Australia

    Thanks guys for all the help.
     
  15. BDogCstms
    Joined: Jan 7, 2013
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    Magnetic Drain plug, change oil very frequently, no problems. Remember oil is cheap compared to the consequences.
     

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