Hi Rick,
Almost all quality oil filters have a built in check valve. So if you stay
with the Big Boys of Filters, i.e. Fram, Motorcraft, AC and others you
should be OK.
Larry Zink
Z Group Racing and Performance
1964 Spitfire4 Mk1
Houston, Texas
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Gregory <rick_gregory@yahoo.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 11:19 AM
Subject: Spit-Oil Check Valve
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>Hello Everyone!
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>First, I read in another post there may be a "spitfire" specific mail
>list but I cannot locate it? Is there one?
>
>I'm currently rebuilding a 1500 motor for my spitfire. I came across
>an article in a magazine that said I should install an oil filter with
>a check valve present. This is to prevent all the oil from draining
>into the pan after the engine is turned off. The idea is oil is left
>in the filter/engine to maintain lubrication during engine cranking
>and thus reduce harmful wear.
>
>Both the blown engine and my new one has a "screw-on" type filter. Do
>I need to worry about this oil check valve?
>
>Any suggestions are much appreciated.
>
>--Rick
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