Remote oil filter is cold(Luke warm)

[1BIGJIM]

I just noticed this weekend my remote oil filter is Luke warm. :2purples: I started looking after I noticed oil pressure has been going down after a long run at high RPMÂ’s. Obviously oil is not flowing through the cooler and filter. The engine is a BBC 454 Mark IV. Is there a pressure relief valve in the relocation adapter that bolts onto the block?

[GofastRacer]

If the oil goes thru the cooler first then the filter will be cooler, that's the way mine is and my filter is never hot!...Just a thought!..

[roostwear]

If you can, consider replumbing it so the hot oil goes to the filter first (hot oil will flow thru the element easier than cold), then the cooler. You're not running a Fram filter are you?

[1BIGJIM]

Yes running a FRAM PH15. I must have a plugged oil cooler (installed new stock cooler this spring) or a pressure relief valve?? This is not that complicated :confused:
When I say cool its PEE-WARM. (not very hot)

[Rexone]

I would...
1. Ditch the Fram Filter in favor of K&N, Baldwin or Wix or derivitive and
2. Filter the hot oil as stated above.
I've seen "extensive" reports of collapsing problems with Fram Filters. Just my .02548