Oil filter downsizing and Cut of Fram PH4967

[Fair enough]

-bypass spring, no wavy metal on this one. Very minor ruffles.
-Smaller left to right Boss 4967, Fram 4967, Toyota N1, and Pentius 4967.
-cut filter, gap is bypass spring pop up
-general construction PH 4967
-side view with bright light from below
- opposite side bright light
Spring pressed hard into end cap. The protrusions prevent the spring from fully seating, two black spots on each side are the protrusion contacts. There would be a better seal if protrusions allowed full contact.
Element too small for my liking on this filter, big gap in can, but maybe not that important.
Not bad bargain priced because has the silicone adbv.

 

[Glenda W.]

Thanks for the contribution!! Great pics.

 

[fantastic]

@ZeeOSix
Per a previous conversation about this PH being the exact same as the ST4967 I assumed it would be. No fiber end caps.
Thanks OP!! I've been waiting to get actual verification on this one.
This one is 95% @20 microns.
If not needing the silicon ADBV you can save a few pennies getting the Super Tech 4967 but the PH isn't that much more from what I remember. These are still cost competitive but this PH4967 just increased it's value due to dumping the fiber end caps & going to Champ design. Great move!

 

[bullwinkle]

@ZeeOSix
Per a previous conversation about this PH being the exact same as the ST4967 I assumed it would be. No fiber end caps.
Thanks OP!! I've been waiting to get actual verification on this one.
This one is 95% @20 microns.
If not needing the silicon ADBV you can save a few pennies getting the Super Tech 4967 but the PH isn't that much more from what I remember. These are still cost competitive but this PH4967 just increased it's value due to dumping the fiber end caps & going to Champ design. Great move!

Sorry-their inability to make leaf springs properly means metal end caps=BAD MOVE!

 

[fantastic]

Sorry-their inability to make leaf springs properly means metal end caps=BAD MOVE!

Haven't we seen fiber ends still suffer the spring leak? Could've sworn I have. I agree that the leaks are unacceptable at any cost.

 

[Fair enough]

Thanks for the contribution!! Great pics.

The gap is over exposed or out of focus makes it look bigger. Its definitely the spring doesn’t seat on the cap because it’s held up by the protrusions, on this one.
If they made the cone shape part fit fully in, smooth sealing area, and with a slightly convex sealing area it would seal as well as other metal on metal. The convex part starts to touch in the center as the spring is compressed and flattens out on the end cap.