[Cut Open] Motorcraft FL400S (5,142 mi)
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Looking nice & clean! How’s the other side of the ADBV? Any cuts?
I had wiped it off earlier but did not really look at it.
It is fine, it has one spot that might best be described as a scuff... it is a little around from the FoMoCo... The media is draining and i'll post a picture of it and the scuff in a day or two.
Edit: I also noticed the new one has conventional flats vs the previously characteristic Motorcraft dome serrations (? is that what we are gonna call them) other than that and stickers vs paint it looked the same. we shall see in 9 months to a year I guess...
It is fine, it has one spot that might best be described as a scuff... it is a little around from the FoMoCo... The media is draining and i'll post a picture of it and the scuff in a day or two.
Edit: I also noticed the new one has conventional flats vs the previously characteristic Motorcraft dome serrations (? is that what we are gonna call them) other than that and stickers vs paint it looked the same. we shall see in 9 months to a year I guess...
Looks good Robert, nice photos
Looks good to me. Even the adbv slits I've seen on the 820S recently haven't been anything that would affect it's performance, in my judgement. 'Not excusing them though.'
As with all adbv slits/indentions seen, it's because the pressure from the compression spring ends up on central part of the adbv partially resting on part of inlet hole(s). A narrower adbv central portion resting only on solid part of plate would eliminate that. Topic adbv 'appears' somewhat narrower than several 820 posted recently.
Based on anecdotes posted including topic, excepting the 820, I'd not hesitate to use MC oil filters.
Thanks for c&p.
As with all adbv slits/indentions seen, it's because the pressure from the compression spring ends up on central part of the adbv partially resting on part of inlet hole(s). A narrower adbv central portion resting only on solid part of plate would eliminate that. Topic adbv 'appears' somewhat narrower than several 820 posted recently.
Based on anecdotes posted including topic, excepting the 820, I'd not hesitate to use MC oil filters.
Thanks for c&p.
MC oil filters, the BEST oil filters on the market!
Thanks for the C&P.
Thanks for the C&P.
I noticed that too.
Every time BOF defends MC filters, there needs to be a "badunk tiss" rimshot!
(Seriously, the FL400S & 500S ones are fine).
Long time fan of the FL-400s, seem to always look good and represent quite a value.
Like BOF, I have taken to mostly using Frams since all of them now have silicone ADBV's.
Like BOF, I have taken to mostly using Frams since all of them now have silicone ADBV's.
I am curious about the vehicle and how long the oil & filter were run here.
The FL400s is one of my go-to filters as well.
The FL400s is one of my go-to filters as well.
Like BOF using Frams ???Like BOF, I have taken to mostly using Frams since all of them now have silicone ADBV's.
He's a closet orange can fan.
You're Welcome of Course Adam.
Also welcome of course.
That might be taking things a tiny bit too far
(what happened to the "hornets" smilie?)You're also welcome.
Affirmative on the FL400S and FL500S
Long time fan of the FL-400s, seem to always look good and represent quite a value.
Like BOF, I have taken to mostly using Frams since all of them now have silicone ADBV's.
I like the FL400S and FL500S too.
I have drifted away from the Frams. I really like the 7317 ones, but the few I used on this - I did not love.
Seems like that would not be too hard to figure out since most of it is written on the can, but you're in luck
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