Remote Filter Mounting
I tried that inner fender location for a number of years. If you let it sit long enough after running, its not a major mess when removing the filter, even when the check valve gets messed up (accusump dumping would do that to Fram's )
BUT let me suggest a few things regardless:
Adapter for hoses - Tap and thread into the block or use the type made by Canton (or similar designs) with through bolt attachment.
a. The cast screw on ones are almost impossible to seal, and near impossible to keep from rotating when attaching the hoses.
b. The cast screw on ones require work inside (as shown in the Direct Connection bulletins and book).
Hoses - Use Aeroquip firesleeve or equivelant. In addition, use a reflective thermal sleeve over that.
Without really good heat protection even the best aeroquip hoses started to seep after a year or two. I thought it was the connections or the stupid adapter at the block, but when I took the hoses off they went crackle crackle crackle. Exterior was fine - inside hose was cooked out. I'm sure it was from the exhaust heat. I went through another set of hoses even with aluminized sleeve - its not enough in some situations. Since then I've ditched the remote setup, but have run AN-8 hose in the same location for the Accusump. Covered in insulated firesleeve its been OK. After the headers went back on, that hose got an additional covering of reflective wrap... I hate oil leaks.
I tried that inner fender location for a number of years. If you let it sit long enough after running, its not a major mess when removing the filter, even when the check valve gets messed up (accusump dumping would do that to Fram's )
BUT let me suggest a few things regardless:
Adapter for hoses - Tap and thread into the block or use the type made by Canton (or similar designs) with through bolt attachment.
a. The cast screw on ones are almost impossible to seal, and near impossible to keep from rotating when attaching the hoses.
b. The cast screw on ones require work inside (as shown in the Direct Connection bulletins and book).
Hoses - Use Aeroquip firesleeve or equivelant. In addition, use a reflective thermal sleeve over that.
Without really good heat protection even the best aeroquip hoses started to seep after a year or two. I thought it was the connections or the stupid adapter at the block, but when I took the hoses off they went crackle crackle crackle. Exterior was fine - inside hose was cooked out. I'm sure it was from the exhaust heat. I went through another set of hoses even with aluminized sleeve - its not enough in some situations. Since then I've ditched the remote setup, but have run AN-8 hose in the same location for the Accusump. Covered in insulated firesleeve its been OK. After the headers went back on, that hose got an additional covering of reflective wrap... I hate oil leaks.