Jack,
Are all 261 engines full-flow? How can I determine if mine is full-flow?
Mine has the 235 type filter mounted with the same small lines.
Thanks,
Stephen
----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Modern Remote Oil Filter Kits for 235ci's
>
> The Mr Gasket & Trans-dapt, etc, kits are designed to relocate the stock
oil
> fiter to a remote location in a racing or off-road vehicle. These kits are
> made for engines originally equipped for full pressure filtration. The 235
> uses a bypass system. There is not enough flow or pressure to use a modern
> filter. That's why the lines are so much larger on the full-flow system.
The
> listings are sort of correct; there were no full-flow car or light truck
> inline sixes (from GM, at least) until the 230/250 in the early 60's.
235's
> never had full-flow filtration, but the 261 heavy truck engine did, from
'58
> to '62.
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