I know this should be about dead as threads go but thought I'd forward info
I just got from the installer (has done 15 now) of the motor in mine. I took
Bill Marshall's comments seriously about startup oil pressure and potential
hazards to the filter.
I asked his (Ed Rogers of Vee Dub Service/Ogden, UT) opinion about use of
Mobil 1 and 15W50 here in Utah and any potential pressure problems on
startup, to the filter. He advised that there are no issues there to be
concerned about, and that the viscosity I'm using hasen't created any
problems with any of the engines he has installed over the last 2 years. So,
there is at least that history to go on. He also said he has used both Mahle
and K&N filters on his own engines and has had no problems or issues. He
offroads alot, which is why he has gone to larger wheels (15", 16" on some)
and truck tires, primarily for clearance reasons. His daily driver Syncro
Van has 15" and BF Goodrich 235's and he recommends slightly smaller (225)
at largest to avoid rubbing in some situations.
Just FYI
Bob
'87 Syncro Westy TIICO

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