Adam,
There is also a sqirter down near the crankshaft that aims oil directly on the chain. I plugged this and now rely on the oil from the filter for lubrication. This change picked up about 5 PSI oil pressure. The filter is basically a metered leak. I would not plug the filter since it does work. You may want to check the size of the metering hole in the tube inside of the filter. I do not think it should be any larger than .040". My MB has an M38 engine with gears instead of a chain, but I believe they have the same oiling system. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
Dave Fillman
45 MB
---- you wrote:
> Thanks for all the replies. I was was wondering if I was missing something as
> I saw no real direct means of lubricating the chain.
>
> Now in the Americian Wonder books, They recommend plugging the oil filter
> so as not to starve the #1rod bearing of oil.
>
> So it looks like if you plug the filter you get no oil to the chain
> assembly, and if you leave the "almost worthless" filter in the line you risk
> starving the rod bearing.
>
> Kinda like a no win situation.
>
> Thanks
> Adam
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