Coolant Filters

[jcmace59]

Curt's right about worrying if you're getting too much additive in
the system. I slightly overdid it in my 7.3 and ended up having to
replace the water pump because of it. Definitely something to keep
in mind. I wouldn't worry about the restriction in the filter
pushing fluid around it, that's the whole safety factor of this type
of system. Adding the filter will help. If it plugs completely,
where are you? No worse than you are right now and a simple filter
change immediately puts you back better than where you are now.
Looks like a win/win to me. I need to do mine!!


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Curt Sprenger"
wrote:
>
> Greg,
>
> From my research John ??? is right. All coolant filter bases that I
checked
> out were 3/8". If you want to build one to work with larger flow
(1" line),
> we can build you one...I like your thinking. The only caution is
the filter
> additives...maybe too much additive getting into the coolant system
in a
> shorter period with that 1" line. Without getting into too much
here...my
> understanding is the filters are designed to support or do their
job over a
> one year period. You use filters with more additive the first year,
and the
> second and subsequent years use filters with less additive. That
could vary
> depending on the annual coolant test results. Maybe do an semi-
annual
> coolant test and change filters then if needed. The science is
close to the
> same as taking care of a swimming pool.
>
> On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 7:09 PM, Gregory OConnor
wrote:
>
> > John thanks, I was thinking of one inch or what ever size makes
the
> > loop to the potable waterheater. blockage there is of little issue
> > and no hot water at the sink would warn of a clogged filter. I
like
> > the idea of the filter being in a path like the waterheater
because
> > it is right off the pump and as the filter fills with crap, it
> > catches smaller and smaller particles. placed in a spot where the
> > path around is less restrictive will prove to become the path of
> > least resistance ans the filter become only moderatly full.
> >
> > The other advantage of a coolant filter is you can get them
> > charged with additives (RobR a Canadian, but ok)
> >
> > GregoryO'Connor
> > 94ptRomolandCa
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "jcmace59"
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Greg,
> > > Here's one with 3/8 NPT inlet/outlet sizes. You should be able
to
> > > find it locally. It's what's used in the heavy truck side of
> > > things. Takes standard filters.
> > >
> > >
> >
https://dynamic.donaldson.com/webc/WebSt...tail.html?
> > > section=10324&item=1857
> > >
> > > Hope this helps. I don't believe there is one designed for full
> > flow
> > > coolant, only partial flow. Prevents filter blockage from
> > > interupting engine cooling.
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com 40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Gregory OConnor"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > One mod I would like to add is a filter system for the coolant
> > on
> > > my
> > > > bus. CurtS brought this up one time but now that I have a
grand
> > > > invested in cleaning out my rad, I have interest (I wasn't
> > > political
> > > > untill I paid taxes either). I am kinda surprised that there
is
> > not
> > > > a OEM filter in the design some place. At the same time my
> > Primus
> > > > gone Wabasto need a filter system also. A recent flush of that
> > > > independent system , register by register proved much crap
> > inbeded
> > > > in the path.
> > > >
> > > > I like the idea of running my bus as hot as the engineeres
> > designed
> > > > 185 to 195 to get all the hp and fluids working but the 10
> > degree
> > > > margine prior to costly damage keeps me concerned. I proved
that
> > > the
> > > > rad will cool things off even compramised 90%(subjective calc
by
> > > the
> > > > shop that did the rodding) so the cooling system optimization
is
> > > > where I would like to relieve that concern.
> > > >
> > > > Has anyone added a coolant filter mod?
> > > > I found this kit but would like a larger inlet outlet to mount
> > it
> > > on
> > > > the cockpit heater defroster loop.
> > > >
> > > > https://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?
> > > > PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=796&HS=1
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > GregoryO'Connor
> > > > 94ptRomolandCa
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Curt Sprenger
> 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
> Anaheim Hills, CA
>