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Old Aug 26, 2023 | 06:34 AM
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Does the oil filter bracket on a Twin Cam A motor contain any bypass valve or similar, or is it just a plain connector of oil from engine to filter?

 
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Most oil filter manufactuers have pressure relief and anti drainback valves built into them. Check the abdapter the filter screws on to for any valve style restrictions. Your photo does not have one on it.
 
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Originally Posted by TexasScooterTrash
Most oil filter manufactuers have pressure relief and anti drainback valves built into them. Check the abdapter the filter screws on to for any valve style restrictions. Your photo does not have one on it.
Thank you, that's good info

I'm making a different adapter and I wanted to know if I need to incorporate any valves in it, but it seems not, which makes it much easier 👍
 
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