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Post by gearjammer on Aug 10, 2014 16:48:08 GMT -5
I have an 1983 Mazda diesel swapped into my 1984 Ford Ranger.. I've ran into an issue since it has been running. As i was installing the engine I had damaged the bypass oil filter on the driver side of the block.. It took me close to an hour to remove it, it was hitting the cross member as i tried to turn it.. So i pretty much destroyed it but i got it off. My question is, is there a way or any chance that i can install an oil filter bypass plate? OR do I absolutely need it..
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Post by montana on Aug 10, 2014 20:58:07 GMT -5
Unless I'm mistaken (someone please correct me if I'm wrong) the filter on the side of the block (driver side) is the full-flow filter. The filter on the front of the block (passenger side) is the by-pass filter. Maybe the Mazda 2.2 is different than the Ford 2.2??? either way I'd highly recommend not blocking it off, it's added protection and only costs about 8 bucks.
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Post by mazdadeesilsrule on Aug 10, 2014 21:44:28 GMT -5
That is the full flow side and you need it! You can either find another or find one for the Ranger version diesel that moves the filter just below the starter or you can get a remote mounted aftermarket filter kit. Either way DONT block it off you will seize the engine! Passenger side filter is bypass and it does little.
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Post by montana on Aug 10, 2014 23:30:17 GMT -5
Passenger side filter is bypass and it does little. I'd have to take issue with that, is the by-pass as important as the full-flow of course not, but it does play an important role in filtering the oil otherwise it wouldn't be there. The full-flow filters oil before it enters the engine, the by-pass filters it again via a restrictor plate and finer filter media as it leaves the pump and dumps it right back in the pan, a two stage filtering process, pretty important to engine longevity in my opinion.
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Post by gearjammer on Aug 11, 2014 17:08:24 GMT -5
Alright guys thank you for the replies.. I will try and find a short filter that will screw onto it.. That's really the problem it too long.... If I can't I will buy a kit for oil filter relocation.
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Post by tempforce on Aug 12, 2014 15:09:35 GMT -5
i would compare the part number of your full flow oil filter with the ranger oil filter. if they are different. check the size of the filter... if they are the same. check the application guide, usually you can get the dimensions and thread sizes (found in the back of the guide). then you can select a different filter based upon the correct gasket locations and thread size and diameter... if a shorter filter is available, the filter application guide should have the information... the vehicle application guide for shocks will work when modifying, aka raising or lowering a vehicle... they are a gift just waiting for someone to use them...
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Post by gearjammer on Aug 14, 2014 18:32:26 GMT -5
guys i went to advance auto yester day and I got a filter that smaller and it works like a dream. no leaks same oil pressure. i'm good to go.
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Post by mazdadieselsroool on Aug 17, 2014 22:16:21 GMT -5
Passenger side filter is bypass and it does little. I'd have to take issue with that, is the by-pass as important as the full-flow of course not, but it does play an important role in filtering the oil otherwise it wouldn't be there. The full-flow filters oil before it enters the engine, the by-pass filters it again via a restrictor plate and finer filter media as it leaves the pump and dumps it right back in the pan, a two stage filtering process, pretty important to engine longevity in my opinion. From what I remember Mazda advertising it years ago it mostly came into play if the main filter got clogged hence the term bypass and not secondary filter. Theres very little pressure in it thats why the discharge hose goes into a barbed fitting with a clamp on the pan. When I was a Thermo-King tech all the diesel trailer units had two filters. Primary and secondary as they were called, not full flow and bypass. There is a difference. As far as his Ranger is concerned the Ford used a much bigger full flow filter than the B2200 did so if he used the Mazda part in its place he would get the clearance he needs.
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Post by Wilhelm on Jan 30, 2015 14:10:55 GMT -5
The bypass oil filtration system was designed as a way to filter ALL THE OIL. Bypass filter takes care of the excess oil released by the main oil pressure relief valve. Engines w/o a bypass filter simply dump the excess back into the oilpan w/o filtering. Almost all industrial engines use bypass filtration.
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