Remote Filters and Cooler

[BassLakeCruiser]

Came across this on another forum i frequent. Guy was having oil and bearing issues and everyone was pointing to his remote filter and oil cooler being the culprit. Any truth or experience here on the boards? I see a lot of Olson/Teague coolers and remote filters on many boats including my Schiada. After reading this I’m considering getting rid of my dual remote filters and doing a single filter at the Olson cooler.

 

[obnoxious001]

Too many guys successfully running remote filters to buy into that. Running -12 lines is a good idea. When he mentions opening the bypass in the oil pump, that's a pressure related thing, not volume.

The block mount coolers do tend to neaten up the boat, but it can be real difficult to access the oil filter in a V drive setup.

 

[BassLakeCruiser]

Too many guys successfully running remote filters to buy into that. Running -12 lines is a good idea. When he mentions opening the bypass in the oil pump, that's a pressure related thing, not volume.

The block mount coolers do tend to neaten up the boat, but it can be real difficult to access the oil filter in a V drive setup.

Same with dual remotes? All good?

 

[Western Flyer]

Too many guys successfully running remote filters to buy into that. Running -12 lines is a good idea. When he mentions opening the bypass in the oil pump, that's a pressure related thing, not volume.

The block mount coolers do tend to neaten up the boat, but it can be real difficult to access the oil filter in a V drive setup.

This. ^
Pressure vs volume. Hydraulics 101.
If the guy was having bearing issues, it was from his assembly tolerances or faulty parts.

 

[obnoxious001]

Came across this on another forum i frequent. Guy was having oil and bearing issues and everyone was pointing to his remote filter and oil cooler being the culprit. Any truth or experience here on the boards? I see a lot of Olson/Teague coolers and remote filters on many boats including my Schiada. After reading this I’m considering getting rid of my dual remote filters and doing a single filter at the Olson cooler.

By the way, are you having any bearing issues? Cut open the first oil filter in line if you have any doubts.

 

[TexasJet]

I have remote filters and oil coolers on both engines in my boats. 65 to 70 lbs oil pressure. I don't think remote installation is the cause of your issues.

 

[BassLakeCruiser]

By the way, are you having any bearing issues? Cut open the first oil filter in line if you have any doubts.

No. But on a prior build I did in the past. had 1 season on it but not a reputable builder. Now I’m with a well known builder. Just saw this and started thinking it it could have lead to the issues.

 

[obnoxious001]

No. But on a prior build I did in the past. had 1 season on it but not a reputable builder. Now I’m with a well known builder. Just saw this and started thinking it it could have lead to the issues.

If you have large oil lines, I had mentioned -12 but -10 may possibly suffice, and good quality filters, you shouldn't have a problem. To set your mind at ease, do as I said above, cut open the first filter that gets oil from the engine.

 

[BassLakeCruiser]

If you have large oil lines, I had mentioned -12 but -10 may possibly suffice, and good quality filters, you shouldn't have a problem. To set your mind at ease, do as I said above, cut open the first filter that gets oil from the engine.

-12 and WIX 51515r

 

[Racey]

Every single wet sump Brummett motor we have ever installed in a boat has had a remote filter and cooler. Never once had any issues.

Properly sized lines, and properly sized filter head that doesn't neck down to 1/4pipe.

You want -12 lines and 3/4 NPT (-12 ORB is better)

 

[motormonkey]

There was a bad run of pumps where the bypass piston depths were wrong.

 

[BassLakeCruiser]

Every single wet sump Brummett motor we have ever installed in a boat has had a remote filter and cooler. Never once had any issues.

Properly sized lines, and properly sized filter head that doesn't neck down to 1/4pipe.

You want -12 lines and 3/4 NPT (-12 ORB is better)

Single remote filter or dual?

 

[Racey]

Single remote filter or dual?

There is no need i have ever seen for a dual oio filter, just run a filter with an appropriate flow rate for your demands. All our NA or Race Aero motors run B279 baldwins, Gentry stuff runs HP6 size filter.

 

[Drew]

All merc motors are remote filters

 

[BassLakeCruiser]

All merc motors are remote filters

Yes, but not dual