What is this and how does it work ? It bolts to the exhaust manifold i think ? I have a chance to buy one , my engine doent have one and was wondering why ? I hear that it was a option ? Do i need this ,and will it work on my 216 engine? Does the 216 have a oil pump ? How does the top end get fed oil ? I was told that my engine is a slinger type (rods) and i have no pump ! I was hoping to get the facts on this . Thanks
It's a byp*** filter not a full flow...does help to catch particles in the oil but being a byp*** not all the oil coming from the oil pump (yes you have an oil pump) is forced to go through that filter as in a full flow system...the 216 has a full pressure to the main brgs but the rods have a trough that they splash through for their oil along with a stream that is shot at them from a piping system as they come around on the down stroke...Not a good engine to abuse or overwork...they will probably last quite a while if driven as granny would but if you have hop up plans you oughta upgrade to 235 or 261....doubt putting a byp*** filter on at this point would do much for your engine...just keep oil in it and change it regularly... my opinion
Thanks Inspector , that does help me alot with my decision. There are some things that a person can explain better to you than a manual does . I have the manual but it doesnt give this type of imfo in it . I appreciate your input.
A better filter arrangement might be the innerliner or similar that bolts to the oil distribution block
By the way Kool49 that is one good looking Fleetline!!...49 Fleetline was my highschool car in 1960...ended up with a 303 Olds in it and had a fun sleeper... hope you enjoy yours as much as I did mine.! Randy
Being that I'm a few hours away from owning a splash oil 216, let me ask a question that I believe is obvious: You DO use only non-detergent oil in these, correct?
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