Although this may not apply to a paper filter in a cannister, I found
http://members.xoom.com/minimopar/oilfilterstudy.html quite informative.
This guy did quite a bit of research on the various oil filters available
today.
You might be surprised.
> <<<snip>>>
> >I would prefer my ... adapter with modern filter over a
> rebuild with the
> paper factory attempt anyday...
>
> <<<snip>>>
> >use Fram PH16 or Purolator L10017 filters
> <<<snip>>>
>
> I am using an AC filter 32A, which is paper, in my TD. I see
> no reason why the
> filtering element would be any worse than what's in a
> canister filter from AC.
> I can't imagine a manufacturer going to the trouble of
> purchasing, stocking, and
> inventorying several different filter papers.
>
> I planned on using this same filter in my twin cam. Okay,
> Bill or Robin, I want
> to know what's wrong with using the AC filter.
>
> Blake
>
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