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I'm new to the forum. I own a 2001 F250 Superduty crewcab with the Powerstroke 7.3. I want to put a remote oil filter on my truck. The problem is I can't find an adapter to go on the engine. Does anyone know of an adapter for this? I'm wondering about the size of the hoses. Most all of the filter mounts use 1/2" npt fittings. This is considerably smaller than the stock size which is 1 1/2". I'm thinking that this would be a huge restriction in the oil system. Has anyone else put a remote filter on their PS? Thanks for your time. Roger
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I've been running the OilGuard bypass system for about 40,000 miles... love it. I'm also using fully syn oils and getting about 13K - 15K between changes.
Here's a link... Oilguard Superior Filtration Systems - Specializing in Bypass Filtration Systems
Here's a link... Oilguard Superior Filtration Systems - Specializing in Bypass Filtration Systems
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If he talking bypass system, you don't need to find any adapters. All the fittings and hoses are usually included with the bypass kit..
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Thanks a lot guys. I guess I didn't explain what I'm trying to do well enough. I want to install a bypass filter on my 2001 7.3. I'm after a neat install that would use a sandwich type adapter between the block and the original filter. There are thousands of them for the Chevy guys. If I have to, I have an adapter for a remote stock size filter that has 2 inlets and 2 outlets. I could just tap off of that for my bypass. The only thing I can't find is the adapter that goes in place of the of the original filter on the block. A little of my history here. I am a disabled vet. I agree that the stock filter is not hard to get to. The thing is I'm trying to use things that I already have. I'd love to go out and buy a new remote filter, but I just can't afford it right now. I like the idea of using the oil pressure switch as a pressure take off point. Bear with me guys, I'm just winging it as I go. I could make a coller to go around the oil fill stand pipe and tap a return into that. How does that sound? By the way. where is the oil pressure switch on the 7.3? Thanks a lot guys, you got me thinking again. Roger
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Why make it so complicated? There is a port above the oil filter flange on the rear header of the oil cooler, that you remove, install a fitting off the pressure side of the cooler, it filters that oil slowly, then returns it to the sump via a plug in the side of the block near the pan rail, just in front of that. Thats how most of them work. No messing around with the stock oil filter
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Thank you 'stroken_it7.3. That is exactually what I needed to know. This is my first diesel, so there is a lot to learn. As I said I'm kinda disabled and it's a little hard to just climb around in there. I'm an old toolmaker and I have a whole machine shop at home. I haven't been doing much with it latley. I guess I was just trying to over engineer it. Again, thanks for the info. Roger
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I've been running the OilGuard bypass system for about 40,000 miles... love it. I'm also using fully syn oils and getting about 13K - 15K between changes.
Here's a link... Oilguard Superior Filtration Systems - Specializing in Bypass Filtration Systems
Here's a link... Oilguard Superior Filtration Systems - Specializing in Bypass Filtration Systems
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Thank you 'stroken_it7.3. That is exactually what I needed to know. This is my first diesel, so there is a lot to learn. As I said I'm kinda disabled and it's a little hard to just climb around in there. I'm an old toolmaker and I have a whole machine shop at home. I haven't been doing much with it latley. I guess I was just trying to over engineer it. Again, thanks for the info. Roger
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The real world benefit is that the higher degree of filtration can allow you to maintain lower silica and soot particles in your oil circulation system. As long as you're using an oil that doesn't break down too quickly, this can translate into longer oil drain intervals (read as "money savings" potential). That's why I reported that I'm getting 13K-15K miles between oil and filter changes, and I could probably run even longer, but would rather go ahead and make the change at that point.
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