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So it turns out the 4.0l SOHC is a sonofabitch to put an oil cooler on without a oil filter relocation kit.
So while trawling the summit catalog, i found this:
www.frantzfilters.com
Apparently it is a 1 micron filter that.... blah blah blah most of you probably know what a bypass system is.
If not, google/youtube/@Curious Hound is your friend.
Am I crazy for the following idea:
Instead of risking my lubrication system by building a convoluted oil filter relocation system with a thermostat, etc. to instead just use this filter system to run an oil cooler?
Granted, it only siphons ~10% of the total oil out of the system for the bypass filter, but the idea is to install the bypass on the oil pressure sensor line, and run the returns out in front of the AC condenser on a small tube and fin cooler before returning it into the valve covers? The only drawback I can see is no thermostatic control, but this truck does not see cold weather use, and its only 10% of the oil supply.
I dont know. I'm probably overthinking stuff, as usual.
So while trawling the summit catalog, i found this:
Bypass Filter System | Enhanced Oil Filtration
The Frantz Filter Basic Kit contains parts to fit most applications. It does not include fittings or hose. Select the products menu above to see if a specific kit is available for your application. The Basic Kit Includes: Base & Polished Canister Mounting Bracket & Hardware Pull Ring &...
www.frantzfilters.com
Apparently it is a 1 micron filter that.... blah blah blah most of you probably know what a bypass system is.
If not, google/youtube/@Curious Hound is your friend.
Am I crazy for the following idea:
Instead of risking my lubrication system by building a convoluted oil filter relocation system with a thermostat, etc. to instead just use this filter system to run an oil cooler?
Granted, it only siphons ~10% of the total oil out of the system for the bypass filter, but the idea is to install the bypass on the oil pressure sensor line, and run the returns out in front of the AC condenser on a small tube and fin cooler before returning it into the valve covers? The only drawback I can see is no thermostatic control, but this truck does not see cold weather use, and its only 10% of the oil supply.
I dont know. I'm probably overthinking stuff, as usual.
