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woofa.express 07-27-2018 07:52 PM
radiator filters
 

I am about to put new radiators in each of my 28's. The block is thought to be reasonably clean however I don't want trash entering these new investments.
What are your thoughts people on radiator filters.
Thankyou in anticipation for your responses. g

eagle 07-27-2018 09:01 PM
Re: radiator filters
 

Great idea, clean often though

dave in australia 07-27-2018 09:10 PM
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Use a nylon stocking. Cut the bottom part of the leg off and place the open end over the upper water neck inside the hose, and the toe about equal to the top part of the upper hose. Been using them for years.

Hoogah 07-28-2018 01:11 AM
Re: radiator filters
 

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This is what I got when I picked up my recored radiator yesterday.

old31 07-28-2018 03:37 AM
Re: radiator filters
 

I bought this at Amazon and installed two screens and gave 1 to my wife. They come 2 per pack.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1930artdeco 07-28-2018 11:54 AM
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I am using the Gano filter. So far working great at keeping the crud out.

Mike

woofa.express 10-21-2018 04:23 AM
Re: radiator filters
 

thankyou all for your input. I used the Gano type and in the first run of about 900 miles I pulled a good tablespoon from the filter. This was otherwise going to lodge in my new radiators. I liked the tea strainer too but was unable to acquire a two inch one locally.
thanks again all. gary

woofa.express 10-21-2018 04:24 AM
Re: radiator filters
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by dave in australia (Post 1656407)
Use a nylon stocking. Cut the bottom part of the leg off and place the open end over the upper water neck inside the hose, and the toe about equal to the top part of the upper hose. Been using them for years.
Yes I liked that idea too. gary

WHN 10-21-2018 09:56 AM
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Just be very careful with a filter on the cooling system.

Please remember, Model A’s are “syphon flow” aided by a water pump for higher speed assistance. Flow is about 36 to 38 gpm. Modern cars are 100 gpm plus.

If your filter starts to restrict flow, you could be in trouble fast.

If you have completely cleaned out you block? That along with your new radiator could be all you need. Enjoy.

harryc 10-21-2018 10:06 AM
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hcc

harryc 10-21-2018 10:25 AM
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hcc

woofa.express 10-22-2018 11:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WHN (Post 1687719)
Just be very careful with a filter on the cooling system.

Please remember, Model A’s are “syphon flow” aided by a water pump for higher speed assistance. Flow is about 36 to 38 gpm. Modern cars are 100 gpm plus.

If your filter starts to restrict flow, you could be in trouble fast.

If you have completely cleaned out you block? That along with your new radiator could be all you need. Enjoy.
Thankyou for the reply. The head and block were cleaned with the head off to fit a new head gasket. Not like a rebuild when cleaning is easier so the cleaning wasn't squeaky clean. I would think very little rust will be loose in system now. The temp didn't get hot by1, the temp gauge on the cap and 2, one of those infra red temp readers, the point and read type. Don't recall the correct name for them. cheers, gary

woofa.express 10-22-2018 11:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harryc (Post 1687734)
hcc

Hello Harry. I'm not familiar with the abbreviation hcc?

100IH 10-22-2018 12:00 PM
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May Be His Initials.?

30 Closed Cab PU 10-22-2018 12:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 100IH (Post 1688117)
May Be His Initials.?
Here are a couple of additional threads, If you do a search, probably a lot more threads.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ighlight=tefba


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ighlight=tefba

woofa.express 10-22-2018 04:32 PM
Re: radiator filters
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by 100IH (Post 1688117)
May Be His Initials.?


yeh, probably. Maybe he's like me and finds difficulty in understanding just how to use these forum programs.?


Do have another go hcc. cheers, gary

woofa.express 08-18-2019 09:42 PM
Re: radiator filters
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by old31 (Post 1656454)
I bought this at Amazon and installed two screens and gave 1 to my wife. They come 2 per pack.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
yes this fitted snuggly. a good idea but one would need to check it frequently to ensure it was clogged and thus restricting flow. I think a temp gauge would need to be fitted to operate in conjunction. thankyou old 31.

Mike V. Florida 08-18-2019 11:43 PM
Re: radiator filters
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by eagle (Post 1656405)
Great idea, clean often though

Like he said, check it often!!! Once all clear, you can remove it.

37 Coupe 08-19-2019 09:47 AM
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Search Tefba,a filter made in Australia and on Ebay sometime.

30 Closed Cab PU 08-20-2019 09:08 AM
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A review of mine on the Tefba filter.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ighlight=Tefba


Addition info/update - I called V12 multiple times about the magnet, was promised it, and never received it. Have since converted to the Gano. I just feel it is handier to check it visually every time I am under the hood.


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