There is also a bypass valve that opens at just a few psi so that a plugged
oil filter cannot starve the engine of oil. AFAIK all 'full-flow' filter
systems have this valve, although most modern systems have it built into the
oil filter itself.
Randall
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Westerdale, Bob
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 2:08 PM
> To: 'Randall Young'; 'Barry Schwartz'; triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Lubricants
>
>
>
> I'm quite surprised the gauge tap is upstream of the filter.
> Does this mean an engine could have a clogged, collapsed or otherwise
> restrictive filter
> while the Oil pressure gauge says all is OK ? Come to think
> of it, if the
> connection is as you indicate, a clogged filter might actually show an
> increase in Oil pressure!
> Great Scott!
> Bob W.
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