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Re: [T3] Oil Filters (was RE: [T3] Type engine longevity)


On 15 Sep 2002, at 22:17, Russ wolfe wrote:

> Most filter paper that I know of, is synthetic. The porosity <sp> is the
> main thing. Good filter paper should be about 30 microns. Any finer than
> that, and it will cause too much back pressure on the pump. The number
> of square inches of filter media is also important.
> As for the Mobil 1 spec of 550 psi burst pressure, that is not very high
> by automotive standards. We expect the rubber diaphrams in our pressure
> regulators to withstand that much. We have a minimum of 250psi for 1
> minute, and then go up in increments of 20 psi every 10 sec.from there.
> If they don't withstand at least 500 psi, we start looking for problems.
> So 550 psi on metal can is not very much.

What's the diameter of the diaphram? ie the inside diameter of the can?

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