brendang2000
XS650 Member
Hi guys,
I have a few questions about installing a lower sump shield as I am in the process of changing my oil and my filter/screen was ripped. If I'm understanding properly, this filter is on the suction side of the oiling system, correct? Someone in the thread related this to the oil pickup in a small block Chevy. If that is the case, is it possible the filter is being damaged from suction on the internal side, ie, pulling thick oil through the filter made it rip? And if that is the case, how does installing a shield help, by restricting the suction at that corner of the filter? Or do I have this all wrong? Hope that isn't as confusing as I think it is
I have a few questions about installing a lower sump shield as I am in the process of changing my oil and my filter/screen was ripped. If I'm understanding properly, this filter is on the suction side of the oiling system, correct? Someone in the thread related this to the oil pickup in a small block Chevy. If that is the case, is it possible the filter is being damaged from suction on the internal side, ie, pulling thick oil through the filter made it rip? And if that is the case, how does installing a shield help, by restricting the suction at that corner of the filter? Or do I have this all wrong? Hope that isn't as confusing as I think it is