orifice size for diy bypass 6.0 powerstroke?

[FranZ28]

Update: Found the restriction is built into by pass oil filters, however I might mimic that size in case someone puts in a conventional filter. Ie have a restriction in the fitting as well as in the filter. Ill fill/drill the brass barb connector with lead-

Hi - rolling my own bypass kit with a 2 micron filter. Anyone have an idea on the orifice sizing? was thinking perhaps 60 thou? Ill turn it on the lathe

Thanks

 

[jimmyjamesndt]

Update: Found the restriction is built into by pass oil filters, however I might mimic that size in case someone puts in a conventional filter. Ie have a restriction in the fitting as well as in the filter. Ill fill/drill the brass barb connector with lead-

Hi - rolling my own bypass kit with a 2 micron filter. Anyone have an idea on the orifice sizing? was thinking perhaps 60 thou? Ill turn it on the lathe

Thanks

The smallest drill bit you have, I think I have a 1 mm ( .040") in my tool box that I would use, I believe the Amsoil filters use a .030" orifice or close to that.