FS-2500 bypass filter system

[Scot]

It's here and installed...

That may have been the fastest I have ever gotten around to doing anything in my life. I usually buy something and it sits around for weeks or months before I use/install it.

http://www.cj-servicesinc.com/FS2500.htm

COMMENTS ARE WELCOME -popcorn

 

[Ironmerganser]

GREAT WRITE UP!!!!!

The only thing I don't like about that system is running the hose to the oil drain on the oil pan. I just don't like the idea of that hanging down there. I do really like the system and the braided lines though.

Again....nice work Scot!!

 

[Scot]

GREAT WRITE UP!!!!!

The only thing I don't like about that system is running the hose to the oil drain on the oil pan. I just don't like the idea of that hanging down there. I do really like the system and the braided lines though.

Again....nice work Scot!!

I contacted Filtration Solutions last night about that set up, This is what they said, ""We have developed an adaptor that will screw into the valve cover and then the fill cap will screw into our adaptor that will have ports machined into it for return. I will have prototypes in soon, if they workout we will make an announcement and we will take care of those in the "family" who want to make the change.""

Most of my time is spent on roads, I get out and beat it up occasionally but nothing too serious. The only way I see it being a problem is if you use your truck for rock crawling. It's still a couple inches above the frame cross member & axle.

That said, I'm the king of redundantcy so I will probably keep my old drain plug, extra oil & a 1/8" plug in the truck until the new return system comes out. Just in case, so I could do a roadside repair if needed.

 

[bushpilot]

I contacted Filtration Solutions last night about that set up, This is what they said, ""We have developed an adaptor that will screw into the valve cover and then the fill cap will screw into our adaptor that will have ports machined into it for return. I will have prototypes in soon, if they workout we will make an announcement and we will take care of those in the "family" who want to make the change.""

Most of my time is spent on roads, I get out and beat it up occasionally but nothing too serious. The only way I see it being a problem is if you use your truck for rock crawling. It's still a couple inches above the frame cross member & axle.

That said, I'm the king of redundantcy so I will probably keep my old drain plug, extra oil & a 1/8" plug in the truck until the new return system comes out. Just in case, so I could do a roadside repair if needed.

wheres the flow restrictor that you speak of in your install ?

 

[Scot]

It's just a normal fitting with a much smaller hole. Look at the 2nd pic on step 10. It's the fitting that is more silver in color.

 

[wcsmithiii0911]

Thanks to you all for the rapid response and for the accuracy an honesty. I thought that my system would be here and on the way to install by now but I was informed this morning that it will be a couple of weeks before I can get the system due to a law suit alledging that advertising for the FS2500 is harming the sales of another system in the state of Mississippi. I would like to find out who this idiot is. I'm old enough that I make my own decisions. Besides, what other system is out there?

 

[bushpilot]

It's just a normal fitting with a much smaller hole. Look at the 3rd pic on step 10. It's the fitting that is more silver in color.

ahh ok...id read stories about these early systems on the 6.0 that
were robbing the engine of oil and causing damage...which is why
I have avoided running one myself.

 

[Scot]

Thanks to you all for the rapid response and for the accuracy an honesty. I thought that my system would be here and on the way to install by now but I was informed this morning that it will be a couple of weeks before I can get the system due to a law suit alledging that advertising for the FS2500 is harming the sales of another system in the state of Mississippi. I would like to find out who this idiot is. I'm old enough that I make my own decisions. Besides, what other system is out there?

The one's you'll see or hear about the most are Amsoil & Oilguard. Call me crazy but, isn't advertising for the FS supposed to hurt the competition??? I thought that was the goal of advertising,? to gain new customers by taking them away from competitors. I would love to know who the company is and why they're doing it??

 

[Scot]

Bump...

UPDATE::::: Checked the oil today. 4000 miles since the FS install and I can hardly see a difference in color between used and new rotella.

Pre-FS the oil was black as tar by 2000 miles of use.

Found this MOD someone did to eliminate the oil pan return line. FS says they are working on something similar.
FS-2500 Oil Filter Bypass System-Adapter for return line Photo Gallery by Steve Orel at pbase.com

 

[bigdiesel99]

i used amsoil single bypass set up and used hose and fitting lying around i think i have about a $100

i have pictures here at this link
dzljon's photos and albums on webshots