Unusual (?) remote oil filter

[bnam]

I saw this filter set up in a car that was at our meet over the weekend. I've not seen this before. Anyone have any experience or knowledge about this filter?

It appears to have the input (?) from the T-adapter at the pressure switch location, and the return seems to be thru the stud that it is mounted on - which is one of the studs for the alternator stand.

Seems like a convenient setup that does not have any issue with exhaust clearance etc. and could be retrofitted more easily.

Byas
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[Molly HasaBeetle]

I don't know anything about it, but I want it. Very, very badly. That is beyond awesome! @_@

[Glenn]

Not unusual, they've been around for a number of years.

I forget it's origin.
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[Q-Dog]

That is a bypass filter, not full flow. Better than nothing, but not by much.
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[MrGoodtunes]

When you change that filter, how do you avoid making a big mess?

Sure don't want oil on fan belt or crank pulley!

[bsairhead]

[Root_Werks]

Kinda cool, haven't seen that before either.
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[Cusser]

When I was a mechanic at rental agency Sun Buggy Rentals in 1974-1975, some of our VW dune buggies had these, they are bypass filter systems, were made by Purolator #0014180008
https://www.classiccult.com/vw-bug-by-pass-oil-filter-nos.html

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2606178
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[Bobs67vwagen]

Cusser in your experience did these filters offer any real improvement over a stock VW system?

[67rustavenger]

[Cusser]

[Bobs67vwagen]

Thanks for the reply Cusser as I had never seen one of those before. Maybe they were not very common on the East coast.

[KTPhil]

A bypass filter was good enough for early Porsche 356 engines, so it must have done SOME good!

One comment about these was (emphasis mine):

[Mikemck356]

Then there was the filter that used a roll of toilet paper.

[KTPhil]

[Bobs67vwagen]

I wonder how long Stilco stayed in business with a " lifetime guarantee" on this?

[NJ John]

Don’t know if that’s the Purolator system. I sold one, recently. There was a kit probably from Brazil that was available years ago. I think it went between the cooler and case. You had to trim the bottom of the fan shroud for it.

Edit: Found the pic of mine. It looks the same.
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[Cusser]

[Glenn]

https://www.frantzfilters.com/
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[halfassleatherworks]

As good as a full flow? No, but Better then a screen? Yes, and it will filter the oil as long as the Engine is running, it is hooked to the main oil supply before the bypass.