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[Blue Chips 834]

I'm converting the oiling system in my M37's 230 engine to full-flow filtration. Here's what I've done so far:

 

Drilled holes into the output passage from the pump for the IN and OUT ports, and tapped them for 1/4" NPT:

 

 

Tapped the supply passage from the pump, straight thread 9/16-18. Used three taps, ending with a bottoming tap to form a nice 'shelf' to tighten the plug against:

 

 

Installed the plug between the IN and OUT ports. It came out perfectly placed between the port threads, so it won't interfere with the flow at all. Secured with Loctite 592.

 

 

Possible plumbing setup shown below (final setup to be decided after I determine where the remote oil filter will be mounted). I have plenty of clearance everywhere. The closest point will be about 3/8" from the edge of the valve compartment cover after all the fittings are tightened. These fittings are shown loose; they will drop down further when tightened, and I'll be shortening the taller stainless pipe by about 1/8 inch. I was originally going to use 1/4" NPT to AN-6 fittings in the threaded IN and OUT ports, but the NPT to AN-6 fittings I've seen had a smaller inside diameter than 1/4" NPT pipe, so I went with 1/4" stainless pipe going to AN-8 fittings instead of AN-6, so I should have a full 3/8" inside diameter all the way from the block to the filter and back.

 

 

Here are the plumbing parts for the full-flow setup. I shopped around quite a bit and cobbled these together from multiple sources:

 

 

 

 

[adsm08 5,006]

This morning I started putting my radio in the new Explorer. Mounting bracket doesn't fit right, so that's on hold. 

 

About that time the wife got home and we have been working on the new shed ever since.

[953 nut 68,519]

49 minutes ago, adsm08 said:

wife got home and we have been working on the new shed ever since.

[adsm08 5,006]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

 

 

More like 

[ebinmaine 80,302]

2 hours ago, Blue Chips said:

oiling system

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full-flow filtration

 

I've had one many years ago on a Chevy 350.

Of late I've been looking at doing so on my truck. 

The info I'm finding online shows that it isn't the best idea for a 300 inline six. Apparently the oil system is extremely strong and known to crack & blow out filters when clogged. 

 

[Blue Chips 834]

46 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

I've had one many years ago on a Chevy 350.

Of late I've been looking at doing so on my truck. 

The info I'm finding online shows that it isn't the best idea for a 300 inline six. Apparently the oil system is extremely strong and known to crack & blow out filters when clogged. 

 

Yeah, if an oil pressure relief valve sticks closed, most lubrication systems can build up enough pressure to pop an oil filter cartridge. It happened to me once on a 360 cid Ford. A piece of debris, such as heavy dirt that got through a torn filter, or a bit of metal from a broken pressure relief valve spring, are some examples of a possible cause for a stuck valve. Even exceptionally heavy sludge can cause a valve to stick in some instances. Some motor oil additives for dissolving sludge can dislodge a lot of gunk in the passages that could make its way to the relief valve and cause it to stick.

 

This will be a very clean engine, with a new spring on the pressure relief valve, and all passages thoroughly cleaned, so it shouldn't be any more likely to stick closed than a brand new engine. 

 

 

 

Edited September 5 by Blue Chips

[ebinmaine 80,302]

Trina and her momma moved and rebuilt the fire pit. 🔥  
We're testing it out now. 

This also gives the benefit of making the back patio much larger. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[adsm08 5,006]

On 9/5/2026 at 5:33 PM, ebinmaine said:

 

I've had one many years ago on a Chevy 350.

Of late I've been looking at doing so on my truck. 

The info I'm finding online shows that it isn't the best idea for a 300 inline six. Apparently the oil system is extremely strong and known to crack & blow out filters when clogged. 

 

 

I understand the appeal to full-flow, but bypass is safer.

[8ntruck 9,219]

I've been spending several hours per day over the last few days to work on the 'remodel' of our new A Liner camper. 

 

The plumbing and refrigerator are now gone and the cabinet where they were is a couple three hours away from becoming a dog crate.  Part of the 'remodel' was to remake the front cabinet panel and giving the inside of the cabinet a better dog safe finish.  Today's progress finished when I had to wait for paint to dry.  Lots of fiddling to fit paneling around a wheel well and a couple of other obstacles.  Hopefully, i can get it completely back together tomorrow.  Pictures to follow.

 

My wife's cousin owns one of the lakefront cottages across the street from us.  He is considering moving full time to the lake.  To do that, he has to shed some of the shop equipment that he has amassed over the years.  He was wondering if I might be interested in a Grizzly bench top mill.  Shure, I says.  How much?  He came back with a price I could not say no to.  

 

I guess I've just acquired a bench top mill.  Delivery and payment arrangements are TBD.

[Ed Kennell 46,990]

Had a great Labor Day family picnic.

We picked the blue claws, then burgers, corn, potato salad, baked beans, and apple pie.

Then played Bocce Ball, corn hole and tractor rides with my favorite Grand Nephew.

 

[ML3 2,484]

On 9/5/2026 at 3:35 PM, 953 nut said:

When we moved a few years ago & significantly downsized. Had a 4 bedroom 3700sq/ft ranch w/full basement. Now in a 1000sq/ft ranch on a slab- no regrets! I promised her since we really dont have room for her hobbies/crafts etc that I'd have a she shed built. Great decision. Ran electric & is insulated w/heat so she can use it all year. 

[ebinmaine 80,302]

I'm SOOOOO glad my S/O is such a not girly girl.  

 

 

[953 nut 68,519]

12 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I'm SOOOOO glad my S/O is such a not girly girl.  

 

 

You gave her a log splitter, what more could a girl ask for.             

[ebinmaine 80,302]

3 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

You gave her a log splitter, what more could a girl ask for.             

 

 

Logs..... I guess ????

[953 nut 68,519]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

Logs..... I guess ????

As I understood it BBT loaded the trailer and you took the pictures.                     

[ebinmaine 80,302]

20 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

As I understood it BBT loaded the trailer and you took the pictures.                     

You're close. 

5 tractors.  

I loaded one. That's it. 

 

And she took the pics too.  

 

 

 

28 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

You gave her a log splitter

 

I should also probably clarify...

SHE bought the log splitter too.  

 

 

 

[rjg854 13,311]

13 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

You're close. 

5 tractors.  

I loaded one. That's it. 

 

And she took the pics too.  

 

 

 

 

I should also probably clarify...

SHE bought the log splitter too.  

 

 

 

she probably got tired of splitting all that wood by hand

[ebinmaine 80,302]

4 hours ago, rjg854 said:

she probably got tired of splitting all that wood by hand

 That was years ago.  

 

 

 

Back about 7 or 8 years maybe?? She bought the one we had been using. It was a beast as well. 80s vintage commercial splitter that was modified by a local logger for splitting the butt ends of lower stumps.  

Trina's daughter will get that now that Trina has moved up to the dual action splitter.  

[8ntruck 9,219]

Finally got around to getting pictures of the A Liner camper 'remodel '.

 

Here is where we ended up:

 

 

 

Here is where we started:

 

The addition is a crate for our dog's sleeping quarters.  The refrigerator, sink and associated plumbing is gone. 

 

The refrigerator  will be installed in our small Coleman travel trailer, and the sink will become an outdoor camp sink on our  property in Ky.

 

Took a cross state jaunt yesterday to pick up a few parts for EJ, the 8n from Steiner Tractor Parts.  Got a couple of odds and ends for a couple of neighbor's tractors - a Massey  Harris  40 and a Ferguson TO-35.

Edited 15 hours ago by 8ntruck

[Sparky-(Admin) 26,218]

  Had today off so hit a tractor museum in Perth Australia, about an hour north of where I’m at.

  Almost all farm tractors but they did have one  that was “WH size” called Howard. 
 Had my Lawn/Garden tractor mag with me, perfect for a picture! And yes, I wore one of my WHCC shirts 
 

[ebinmaine 80,302]

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Niiiiice

[Ed Kennell 46,990]

 

  His USA cousin.