While we are on the subject of oil system mods this trick is
supposed to reduce the oil temp by 10 or 20 degrees F.

A pipe tap is shown but again the meat available is marginal so
probably best to use a face seal fitting with an O ring.


Paul Lamar

"Brian D. Cain" wrote:

What a great subject.  I've been reading this intently since you started
posting
on it, Paul.  However, I'm curious as to what the benefit is from removing
the oil
filter stand casting and associated stuff other than filter relocation.  One
idea I had
that may make this worthwhile was to have a replacable element type of oil
filter
(such as Canton, etc.) mounted on a bracket that's then mounted on the studs
on the front cover and front iron housing (left over from removing factory
power
steering and air conditioning hardware).  The filter could then be used to
filter the
oil coming directly out of the front cover and hit it prior to it going to
the oil coolers
instead of afterwards (which I think is a very bad idea).  It's also easier
to get to.

B

Certain airplane like the KIS Cruiser have very limited space under the top
of the cowl down to the prop thrust line. Cutting this filter block off
provides more room for a wrap over intake manifold and plenum.
 

Paul Lamar
 
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