Energy Recovery Oil Pump traits?

[Todd Gross]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Does it have a bypass?
The wrong microns and lack of bypass can create the issue.

That was a good suggestion and the owner could not come up with the micron spec. It does have a bypass, but again, don't know the rating.
I advised him to remove the cartridge and start it to see if there was a difference.
He just reported back, no change. I'll call Vern again tomorrow.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by JMan

That was a good suggestion and the owner could not come up with the micron spec. It does have a bypass, but again, don't know the rating.
I advised him to remove the cartridge and start it to see if there was a difference.
He just reported back, no change. I'll call Vern again tomorrow.

JMan,
If the oil filter is a System 1, remove it and put a standard Wix or Hastings oil filter and test the pressure again.

The System 1 billet oil filter has a known history of giving problems to many racers and engine builders with either extreme high pressure or oil pressure fluctuations.

The only billet oil filter I recommend is the Pure Power Billet oil filter.
It has a bypass and it is well engineered for the specific engine, including a dedicated oil filter for LS engines.

[Todd Gross]

It is a Pure Power filter. I talked to Vern today and he gave the filter his seal of approval.
Also on a side note, he went on to say there are a bunch of bad paper filters out there now. He would not state brands, but there some with debris that coming out of the paper. Blow in some 15-20 psi air and see if a cloud comes up.
Otherwise he said to keep the purple spring and back it off until the hi rpm pressure is down to 85 to 95#