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What happens if you put a gasser filter on a 1.6 na?
by
rs899
on 05 Aug, 2015 08:11
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...just once. Does it blow up? I just have one leftover mahle oc47 that I want to start a rebuilt engine on and run for 20 minutes before I change it and the oil. Looking in it, there looks to be a restrictive valve an inch down. I dunno....
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#1
by
vanbcguy
on 05 Aug, 2015 18:59
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It'll PROBABLY be ok for that short of a use at this time of year. Cold weather operation is a much bigger issue as 15w40 on a cold day can get up to 150 PSI at startup pretty easily. But for a 20 minute run on a new build I don't see it being an issue whatsoever.
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#2
by
Dakotakid
on 05 Aug, 2015 20:02
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Seems like the gas o-ring is a little smaller....can't remember. It may spray oil past the top due to the difference (if there is one). The clean-up will give you something to do.
I think the gas oiling systems develop the identical pressures. I have never ruptured a gas filter tin.....yet. And, I have run a lot of 15-40 in gas rigs over the years.
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#3
by
rs899
on 06 Aug, 2015 14:14
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Yes, seems to me they all use the same oil pump. I am using the gasser filter flange (this is a cabriolet conversion) as it has the car pressure and oil temp sensors. I need to double check the seat before I make a mess.
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#4
by
theman53
on 06 Aug, 2015 16:06
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From what I have read the gas oil filters have a lower burst and bypass rating.
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#5
by
bajacalal
on 09 Aug, 2015 11:52
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I wouldn't be too concerned about the burst rating, odds are the starting oil pressure on one of these still isn't high enough to cause rupture, unless something is woefully defective, but with a lower bypass rating it may simply just send the oil right past the filter without filtration.
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#6
by
burn_your_money
on 09 Aug, 2015 18:50
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Proper filter $5
engine rebuild $1000+
Seems simple to me.
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#7
by
rs899
on 10 Aug, 2015 07:33
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The only way it would ruin my engine would be if it grenades and takes me with it. My head will be over it. I have the right filter, just want to use this one up, if I can do it safely.