41chevy Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Went to get all new filters for my R today at Gabrielli Mack ($$$), because my local Napa had none. Seems to be a recall on the Napa Commercial filters that are / were made by Fram. I was told the bypass valve springs sent by the supplier were weak and causing the oil not to be filtered. This causes unfiltered oil to continuesly by run through the system. I thought the bypass valve was in the filter adapter on the block and that the filters themselves only had an Anti Drainback valve. I always though that Wix or AC made Napas filters to their spec. I've always though FRAM filters were a quality product. Went to FRAMs web site and only found a caution on defective gaskets on a few foreign car filters, called their tech line and got what seemed to be double talk. Any body hear or have problems with either brand? Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Fram made the Mack branded filters for years, I think they still make the "legacy" filters, not sure who is making the filters for the MP series engines. Haven't heard of any problems. Thanks for the heads up. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtywhiteboy Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 been a lotta collapsed frame filters in the racing world last year or 2,..no body i know will use them at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I hate to hear that fram makes mack filters. I know when the 5.9 cummins first came out in the mid range freightliners i have seen a few come in with scored piston on one hole. when you tear down its always reason to believe that its the filters fault. Cause the filter will be blowed up in side and altho i have not seen one but i beleive it has stopped up a piston cooling jet.Cummin has leased a letter soon after that time stating same view of the problem and to never use a fram filter. So for i have never be known to buy one. There is some filter testing done on utube if any one wants to take a look. Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Took them back and bought Hastings, I don't need any problems down and back to Ocala. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Took them back and bought Hastings, I don't need any problems down and back to Ocala. PaulWhat you coming to Slowcala for? Stop by 75 Chrome Shop, buy some goodies Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'm sitting across from there now. Trying not to go in and eyef@#k all the accesories there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 What you coming to Slowcala for? Stop by 75 Chrome Shop, buy some goodiesIn the early 70's I ran (blew it up alot)an Alcolhol Funny car for Marinos Italian Ices. Parked it in 1974,picked a lot of 30% of the stuff of it. I've donated / traded it to Don Garlits Museum as it is still mostly in as raced trim from 1973. I'll stop by, my R could use some goodies... Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 since you're gonna be nearby, stop at the all-nude bar/restarant. Right alongside 75 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 since you're gonna be nearby, stop at the all-nude bar/restarant. Right alongside 75Don't know about nude dining, my butt usually sticks to the vinyl seats................ Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Don't know about nude dining, my butt usually sticks to the vinyl seats................ LMAO.........Now that is funny. I just wonder what the waitresses wipe up the spills with?mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 In the early 70's I ran (blew it up alot)an Alcolhol Funny car for Marinos Italian Ices. Parked it in 1974,picked a lot of 30% of the stuff of it. I've donated / traded it to Don Garlits Museum as it is still mostly in as raced trim from 1973. I'll stop by, my R could use some goodies... Paul Paul,any pictures of the funny car? i spent a LOT of time at Englishtown,NJ in my youth and what they call "nostagia"racing is what i grew up with. "Vintage" funny cars,top fuel (front engine) pro-stock cars are something of a hobby of mine............Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Paul,any pictures of the funny car? i spent a LOT of time at Englishtown,NJ in my youth and what they call "nostagia"racing is what i grew up with. "Vintage" funny cars,top fuel (front engine) pro-stock cars are something of a hobby of mine............MarkI ran at National Speedway under the UDRA, Etown and Thundervalley under NHRA , Dragway INC in Pa under AHRA,Bob Barry drove it for two races the went big time. I was running a E/Gasser (still have it) and ran the aa/fc at the same time for all but two races. Best time of 202.45 @ 5:97.7 We ran a 392, 2 speed and a 57 Olds rear. That was the year that Donovan came out with the Aluminum 417.. Alcohol fuel, launched 5 blowers in one season and lost our sponser. Never had the money to do it right, but had a hell of a lot of fun. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I've had two separate incidents on my cars with Fram brand filters coming apart at the crimp at different times. I don't use the brand any longer due to this. Both were Chrysler products, (340V8, and 426 V8) several years ago.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Off to Ocala tuesday ,Ill stop by for chrome and brought powder for the naked dining... Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 We might be here still. Just parked at the Wilco there and looking for a load. Be here till I get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 We might be here still. Just parked at the Wilco there and looking for a load. Be here till I get oneWill I pushed up and leaving tomorrow afternoon. Load up was easier than expected. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Drive carefully, theres a lot of nuts out there. AND most are heading to FLA.Snowbirds, as long as they bring money Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 We might be here still. Just parked at the Wilco there and looking for a load. Be here till I get oneThere is an R700 in NV I could use brought home.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Drive carefully, theres a lot of nuts out there. AND most are heading to FLA.Snowbirds, as long as they bring moneyTiming it to miss most of the mess on the DC loop and stop in Fork Union,Va for dinner and some jawing with family and see how the R fairs on it's first otr trip. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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