I used a Stilko toilet papter filter several years ago on an old Pontiac
wagon. It was a direct replacement for a spin on filter. The case came
apart and would hold a roll about 2/3 the size of a normal roll. It had a
fine screen at the top to prevent any paper from leaving the filter. It
also had a pressure relief valve on top. I would bet that most of the oil
only went thru the metal screen and a very small portion actually went
thru the paper roll. I used it about half a dozen times and when I would
take it apart the paper always looked intack. I never noticed any paper
scraps in the screen. I stopped using it when I sold the Pontiac. I had
forgotten all about it until I was at a swap meet and saw an oil salesman
(AMS?) selling a dual remote oil filter setup that used a regular filter
and another high density filter as the second filter. When I looked at the
high density filter it reminded me of the toilet paper filter. So, when I
finally get my small block installed I may use the 2 filter approach and
drag out that old tp filter for the second filter.
Bob Chansler
Advdesign1@aol.com on 10/26/99 05:51:41 AM
Please respond to Advdesign1@aol.com
To: tburt@hirose.com, oletrucks@autox.team.net
cc:
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Oil Filter Elements
In a message dated 10/25/99 06:14:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
tburt@hirose.com writes:
<<
On one of my earlier posts, I had indicated my skepticism. Toilet paper
is
made up of tiny loosley interlocked fibers that could break off and like a
blood clot float around in your system. The fibers can become lodged in
areas such as bearing ports. The ports ahve microscopic burrs around the
edges that could catch and build up fibers eventually causing blockages.
Tom '57 3200 stepside >>
Good analogy. Add aspirin to oil. Toilet paper is designed to break up
easily in water so it doesn't clog up plumbing. Consumer Reports did an
article on properties of this paper. Used clear plastic pipe to see how
fast
paper disintegrated.
Bob ADler
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