Greetings,
I recently decided to add an oil bypass filter to my truck. After searching for what systems to put on, I decided to make my own with several goals:
1- Keep the installed cost below $100.
2- Spin on system, I did not want to change the TP style filters.
3- Readily available, inexpensive, filters.
4- Clean installation, in fact, I wanted the system to be relatively invisible when done.
5- Have fun!
Here's how I got it all done:
First, I pulled a “before” oil sample and sent it off to Blackstone. After researching, I decided to try a Baldwin B164 filter (at least for now). After searching for a suitable location to mount the filter, I settled on a spot behind the passenger side of the front bumper. First I pulled the wheel well out. I used a scrap of ¼” aluminum plate I had and cut it to fit. I then drilled mounting holes to attach it to the truck and for the filter base. All was attached with 5/16” hardware. No welding involved!
In order to keep the return line installation clean, I ordered a Cummins 3931827 turbo oil return fitting and associated O ring. I then had a friend braze this closed and tapped one of the four 1/8” NPT x ¼” hose fittings into it. I then used a long screw driver and a pair of vise grips to easily remove the expansion plug from the un-used return galley on the side of the block below the factory oil filter. After installing 30 inches of ¼” Parker high temp hose onto the push-loc fitting, I drove the return fitting into the oil galley.
The pressure side required a 1/8” NPT elbow and another 1/8” NPT x ¼” hose fitting with 28 inches of the Parker hose.
The hoses were carefully routed to the filter base and attached with 1/8” NPT elbows and the remaining 1/8” NPT x ¼” hose fittings.
After that, all that remained was to fire it up, check for leaks, and enjoy a celebratory beverage. I will follow up with “after” oil particle count data when I get it and add it to this post. I'm thinking 1,000 miles or so after the install. Anybody else have an idea of how long I should go to get an accurate read on the system?
Here are the “before” numbers:
ISO Code (2) ... 15/12
NAS 1638 Class ... 1
ISO Code (3) ... 16/15/12
>= 2 Micron ... 833
>= 5 Micron ... 308
>= 10 Micron ... 85
>= 15 Micron ... 33
>= 25 Micron ... 7
>= 50 Micron ... 0
>= 100 Micron ... 0
Approximately 7,500 miles on oil, 76,098 miles on engine.
Following is the parts list for this project. I spent $77.69 for the system. I did NOT pay retail for these items, so your results may vary depending on where you shop and what kind of deals you can make. I estimate the degree of difficulty as 2 beers on a 6 beer scale.
1 Cummins 3931827 oil return & O ring
6 feet of Parker 1/4" high temp hydraulic hose
1 Baldwin OB1305 base
4 1/8” NPT x ¼” push-loc fittings
3 1/8” NPT 90 degree brass elbows
1 Scrap aluminum plate
6 5/16” bolts, nuts, & washers
1 Baldwin B164 filter
THE CHALLENGE
Now, I have lurked here long enough to recognize that some will not “approve” of this system. I have read folks post that this system can not be evaluated unless one does before and after testing. That is part of the reason I am doing this. I will provide before and after DATA about what I find and leave the opinion to others. If someone wants me to try another system in this test after the B164 has done its best, with this same oil, I will consider doing so with the following conditions:
1- You provide the adaptor and 1 oil filter.
2- I will install it and plumb it at my expense.
3- I will draw the sample and pay for the test after running the system for a mutually agreed upon number of miles.
4- I will post the results here for all to see.
5- I keep whatever you send me.
PM me if you want to take me up on this before February 15, 2008.
Remember, I’m in this to have fun. I am very data driven and I’d like to learn a little too and share my results with others.
Donning NOMEX suit now…
100 Proof
I recently decided to add an oil bypass filter to my truck. After searching for what systems to put on, I decided to make my own with several goals:
1- Keep the installed cost below $100.
2- Spin on system, I did not want to change the TP style filters.
3- Readily available, inexpensive, filters.
4- Clean installation, in fact, I wanted the system to be relatively invisible when done.
5- Have fun!
Here's how I got it all done:
First, I pulled a “before” oil sample and sent it off to Blackstone. After researching, I decided to try a Baldwin B164 filter (at least for now). After searching for a suitable location to mount the filter, I settled on a spot behind the passenger side of the front bumper. First I pulled the wheel well out. I used a scrap of ¼” aluminum plate I had and cut it to fit. I then drilled mounting holes to attach it to the truck and for the filter base. All was attached with 5/16” hardware. No welding involved!
In order to keep the return line installation clean, I ordered a Cummins 3931827 turbo oil return fitting and associated O ring. I then had a friend braze this closed and tapped one of the four 1/8” NPT x ¼” hose fittings into it. I then used a long screw driver and a pair of vise grips to easily remove the expansion plug from the un-used return galley on the side of the block below the factory oil filter. After installing 30 inches of ¼” Parker high temp hose onto the push-loc fitting, I drove the return fitting into the oil galley.
The pressure side required a 1/8” NPT elbow and another 1/8” NPT x ¼” hose fitting with 28 inches of the Parker hose.
The hoses were carefully routed to the filter base and attached with 1/8” NPT elbows and the remaining 1/8” NPT x ¼” hose fittings.
After that, all that remained was to fire it up, check for leaks, and enjoy a celebratory beverage. I will follow up with “after” oil particle count data when I get it and add it to this post. I'm thinking 1,000 miles or so after the install. Anybody else have an idea of how long I should go to get an accurate read on the system?
Here are the “before” numbers:
ISO Code (2) ... 15/12
NAS 1638 Class ... 1
ISO Code (3) ... 16/15/12
>= 2 Micron ... 833
>= 5 Micron ... 308
>= 10 Micron ... 85
>= 15 Micron ... 33
>= 25 Micron ... 7
>= 50 Micron ... 0
>= 100 Micron ... 0
Approximately 7,500 miles on oil, 76,098 miles on engine.
Following is the parts list for this project. I spent $77.69 for the system. I did NOT pay retail for these items, so your results may vary depending on where you shop and what kind of deals you can make. I estimate the degree of difficulty as 2 beers on a 6 beer scale.
1 Cummins 3931827 oil return & O ring
6 feet of Parker 1/4" high temp hydraulic hose
1 Baldwin OB1305 base
4 1/8” NPT x ¼” push-loc fittings
3 1/8” NPT 90 degree brass elbows
1 Scrap aluminum plate
6 5/16” bolts, nuts, & washers
1 Baldwin B164 filter
THE CHALLENGE
Now, I have lurked here long enough to recognize that some will not “approve” of this system. I have read folks post that this system can not be evaluated unless one does before and after testing. That is part of the reason I am doing this. I will provide before and after DATA about what I find and leave the opinion to others. If someone wants me to try another system in this test after the B164 has done its best, with this same oil, I will consider doing so with the following conditions:
1- You provide the adaptor and 1 oil filter.
2- I will install it and plumb it at my expense.
3- I will draw the sample and pay for the test after running the system for a mutually agreed upon number of miles.
4- I will post the results here for all to see.
5- I keep whatever you send me.
PM me if you want to take me up on this before February 15, 2008.
Remember, I’m in this to have fun. I am very data driven and I’d like to learn a little too and share my results with others.
Donning NOMEX suit now…
100 Proof
