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Q.
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Is the principle of
operation of the
BMK-18 the same as
the BMK-13, BMK-15,
BMK-16, and BMK-17? |
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A.
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Yes, the principle
is exactly the same.
For a given volume
of oil being
filtered at one
time, the full flow
filter filters
approximately 80-85%
of the oil, while
the by-pass filter
filters
approximately 15-20%
of the oil. |
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Q.
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What are the
recommended
applications for the
BMK-18? |
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A.
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Gasoline powered
inboard and
inboard/outboard
engines and
light-duty diesel
inboard engines. For
specific
applications consult
the AMSOIL website
or the Adapter Kit
Application Guide. |
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Q.
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Is it necessary to
install marine
filters when using
the BMK-18? |
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A.
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Marine filters are
manufactured with an
extra measure of
corrosion
resistance, but
using a marine
filter is not
necessary when
following the
prescribed filter
changes outlined in
the BMK-18
instruction sheet. |
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Q.
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Must I order a
separate adapter
fitting when I order
a BMK-18? |
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A.
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Yes. A spin on
adapter kit must be
ordered that matches
your application as
found in the
Applications Guide.
There are four
options:
-
BK-195 (3/4" x
16 thread)
-
BK-196 (13/16" x
16 thread)
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BK-197 (18 mm x
1.5 thread)
-
BK-198 (20 mm x
1.5 thread
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Q.
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Why is the BMK-18
more expensive than
the other Dual
Remote By-Pass
Systems? |
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A.
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The BMK-18 is
designed to be
installed in harsh
marine environments.
The hose fittings
are coated with a 3
ml layer of
Alumiplate™ and 1 ml
of zinc and yellow
chromate. Standard
hydraulic fittings
typically survive
for 96 hours in the
grueling ASTM B-117
Salt Spray Test.
When we subjected
the Alumiplate™
coated AMSOIL Marine
Bypass System
fittings to this
critical corrosion
resistance test
protocol, they
lasted over 1,000
hours! This means
the Alumiplate™
coating on the
fittings of the
AMSOIL Marine
By-Pass Filtration
System is 10 times
more corrosion
resistant than
standard zinc and
yellow chromate
plated fittings!
While this exclusive
Alumiplate™ coating
process is
expensive, AMSOIL
felt this extra
margin of system
protection was
absolutely necessary
to provide marine
application
customers with
extraordinary
corrosion resistance
and protection - and
the peace of mind
that goes with
knowing that the
AMSOIL Marine
By-Pass System is
engineered for
demanding marine
applications. Also,
the fasteners and
mounting bracket are
stainless steel, and
the hoses are larger
diameter stainless
steel braided and
U.S. Coast Guard
approved.
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Q.
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Where do I apply the
anti-seize compound
that is supplied
with the kit? |
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A.
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Apply a small amount
on the swivel end of
each hose end
fitting and on the
adapter retaining
nut to avoid
seizure. |
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Q.
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Where do I apply the
thread sealant? |
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A.
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On threaded
connectors that are
mounted to the
filter mount
assembly and the
spin on adapter. |
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Q.
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Is the entire BMK-18
unit U.S. Coast
Guard approved? |
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A.
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No, only the hose is
U.S. Coast Guard
approved. The other
components, designed
for marine
environments, are
not regulated by the
Coast Guard. |
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Q.
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Can I use the BMK-18
in a vehicle other
than a boat?
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A.
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Yes, you can mount
the BMK-18 onto any
engine that will
accept the
appropriate adapter
and where room
permits. |
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Q.
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Can I order
replacement parts
for the BMK-18? |
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A.
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Yes. Replacement
parts are available
at this point.
However, it must be
ordered through our
Superior product
center at this time. |
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Q.
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Can I use the
AMS-Oiler with the
BMK-18? |
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A.
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Yes. The AMS-Oiler
AMK-01 can be
mounted directly on
the BMK-18. The
AMK-02 can be
mounted
independently of the
by-pass unit through
an engine
lubrication port or
via teeing off of
the oil pressure
sending unit. |
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Q.
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Many salt-water
boats have diesel
engines. Does AMSOIL
make a by-pass
system for them? |
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A.
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The BMK-18 can be
used with many of
the smaller diesel
engines. As long as
you can match the
filter thread size
with the adapters
available from
AMSOIL, the system
can be used. |
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Q.
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Does the BMK-18
remove water from my
oil? |
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A.
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The by-pass filter
isolates small
amounts of moisture
and condensation
from the oil stream. |
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Q.
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How does the BMK-18
compare to other
marine by-pass
systems? |
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A.
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The BMK-18 is unique
due to the fact it
has individual
adapters for each
filter thread size.
Also, the AMSOIL
Marine By-Pass has a
combination of full
flow and by-pass
filters in one unit.
Most other by-pass
filter units do not
have a full flow
filter associated
with the unit. |
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Q.
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What filter sizes
come on the BMK-18?
How do I know which
is best for my
application? |
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A.
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The BMK-18 does not
come with filters.
Depending on
clearance available,
AMSOIL recommends
either the EaBP-90,
EaBP-100, and
EaBP-110 By-Pass
Filters and any
AMSOIL full flow
filter with a ¾" x
16 thread.
Preference would be
given to the AMSOIL
EaO-15 or the larger
EaO-26. To provide
maximum protection,
AMSOIL recommends
the installation of
a filter that is
large as possible
for the area
available. |
