[Richard]

Well, I've made the choice to proceed with the bypass filter. I've based this on studies with a conclusion that 60% of all wear on internal components is due to particles in the 25 to 40 micron range. Since our paper filters are good at getting 40 microns and above, everything smaller is passed. With a very small modification we can filter out 1 micron and above. According to a study done at a college in the east, shows that if you could filter out 10 microns and above you would eliminate 90% wear. Maybe I'm just a gulable sap, but I'm following the logic. I'm thinking that this would really benefit us all. The dimensions of the bypass oil canister is height - 4" width - 3". Oil flow is 1 qt / minute. I see some disadvantages. First. You are adding two more hoses. 1/8" lines, but lines none the less. Analysis of the oil is a question. The oil will always be clean. The canister is made of steel. The adapter is aluminum. AN fittings. Is anyone else interested in working on this with me? My idea is to tee off from the oil wastegate to the canister and then back to a tee off the variable controller back to the sump.

The advantages are not geared to extending TBO.. That is not what I am intending to do, but I do see that this will help maintain new performance levels and keep some repairs in check.