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Permalink Reply by Don Morrisey on July 28, 2018 at 4:31pm

No problem with that at all, although I would recommend the filter. If you need pics of the oil filter install, I can provide (same as your engine) although not in a zenith... but a firewall...is a firewall

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Permalink Reply by Gil DeVault on July 28, 2018 at 5:24pm

Thanks Don would love to see your photos. My email is gndevault@yahoo.com

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Permalink Reply by Don Morrisey on July 29, 2018 at 1:37pm

I used a shutter to control winter temps (last pic). You can see the oil filter adapter in the second pic.  I made my own hoses but it took me several tries to get them "clocked" properly with no stress on the hose.

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Permalink Reply by Gil DeVault on July 29, 2018 at 5:52pm

thanks for the photos Don. Where did you buy your oil filter adaptor? What size and length are your hoses? did you use 2 or 3" duct?

Gil

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Permalink Reply by Don Morrisey on July 29, 2018 at 7:10pm

I bought the filter direct but it’s available at aircraft spruce. Can’t tell you on the hoses, you would have to mount it first anyway to get your specific lengths.  I used a 3” hose coming off the baffles, pilot side rear.

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Permalink Reply by Gil DeVault on August 5, 2018 at 9:19am

Hi Don, looking at your adaptor it appears to me your oil supply to the cooler comes directly off the oil filter adaptor. Is this correct? I  have looked at the adaptor for Aircraft Spruce and talked to the sales department at B&C about their oil filter adaptors and there isn't a provision for an oil supply port. . there are just two openings, one for temp probe and one for the thermostat oil flow control. I would prefer an instillation similar to yours, but finding it hard to find an adaptor like yours. 

gil

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Permalink Reply by Don Morrisey on August 5, 2018 at 9:32am

Gil, I believe my hoses connected directly to the engine but I honestly don’t remember. The adapter I used was from Casper Labs. 

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Permalink Reply by Gil DeVault on August 6, 2018 at 3:22pm

I was able o look at a 152 this morning L2C engine. Now I know how to hook everything up. Thanks Don for your help. 

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Permalink Reply by Gil DeVault on August 14, 2018 at 5:14pm

B&C was kind enough to send me a mock up adaptor & filter to try on my Lycoming 0-235 L2C, From looking at Don's photos I don't believe I will need a spacer block, but in the morning I will try a test fit. This project is not cheap. I expect by the time I have everything it will be a little more than a thousand dollars. 

Permalink Reply by Gil DeVault on August 31, 2018 at 9:13am

Ordered my oil filter adaptor from B&C yesterday, It came to a little over $400.00 with shipping. It does include a filter, gaskets, bolts and drawings/instructions but nothing else. I may still have to purchase an adaptor for my oil temp bulb which is a little over $10.00. I will still need to purchase the Vernatherm for $ 250.00 & oil cooler/hoses and fittings.  Not a cheap modification, but hope it brings my oil tems into the normal range.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Holder on October 30, 2018 at 3:24pm

Is there a viable option for a spin on filter system for an O-235 C2C? I just want to add a spin on filter at this time. I'm getting ready to install my engine so I have plenty of time to work something out.

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Permalink Reply by Gil DeVault on October 30, 2018 at 8:48pm

I think it is possible. I have to purchase a thermostat of sorts, it is around 300 dollars and the adaptor was about 400 I think. Decided to wait until spring to install mine. 

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