"You fellows need to understand the basic theory on pressure and flow"

Brian,
We might as well agree to disagree on this. The fact that you keep talking about the oil "backing up in the filter" and "flow must be dramatically reduced" indicates quite clearly to me that you don't understand what you are talking about. I did well in Physics and spent 5 years building and maintaining industrial hydraulic systems some years back so I kinda think I have some experience in this area. I wish I could explain it to you better. Wasuchi has it right on.

This has been a good thread but its a bit off topic right now. This is my fault too for not leaving well enough alone but I just can't help myself. RT

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