Coolant system filtering
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Cargo Master
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From: Fort Worth, TX
Just an update, I am still running my coolant filtering setup with a WIX 33109 filter. I haven't noticed any adverse side effects. The coolant always looks clean when I pop the radiator cap. For $5.50 per filter, I will check and adjust the SCAs on my own. I might even look into a stand-alone water separator and use these filters for my fuel as well. It beats spending $35-40 per filter.
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From: Mi'kma'ki
here she is boys.the first filter cut open after approx 7-8k miles.
she was no longer blowing real hot air in the cab when i checked,so i knew it was time for the first filter change already.
you can see all the sand casting crap that my water pump will be happy it never sees again.
what you see on my finger is just a little wipe from one of the seams in the filter.
she was no longer blowing real hot air in the cab when i checked,so i knew it was time for the first filter change already.
you can see all the sand casting crap that my water pump will be happy it never sees again.
what you see on my finger is just a little wipe from one of the seams in the filter.
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From: Mi'kma'ki
few more.keep in mind iv got a new radiator,and this is fairly new coolant with low miles still.this isn't a poorly kept truck.
that there is factory sand casting that doesn't get removed from the coolant system any other way.
truck currently has 76k miles at time of this post.
oh fyi;
i didn't bother to drain any coolant.i just placed a rag below the filter and spun her off.
what little bit came out hardly was worth talking about.no shutoff valves required for me.
(but having your new filter ready to screw right back on doesn't hurt either lol.)
that there is factory sand casting that doesn't get removed from the coolant system any other way.
truck currently has 76k miles at time of this post.
oh fyi;
i didn't bother to drain any coolant.i just placed a rag below the filter and spun her off.
what little bit came out hardly was worth talking about.no shutoff valves required for me.
(but having your new filter ready to screw right back on doesn't hurt either lol.)
Last edited by FORDF250HDXLT; Oct 15, 2011 at 07:48 PM. Reason: sand casting
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I copied this parts list a long time ago from a post. There was also a link in the last couple of weeks to a website that another guy had pics and a write up of a coolant filter.
Parts and Part Numbers Required: Installed in heater hose.
Napa #4019 (Coolant Filter Housing). Insure it is a filter housing and not a light bulb. I had to order mine. They usually wont have something like this in stock. I did so by phone and then came down to my nearest Napa, 20 miles away, just to find out it was a computer screw up they were happy to report My light bulb was waiting for me. After 15 minutes of phone calls we reordered the correct part.
Order One of the Following Filters:
Napa # 4070 Zero Units of SCA Charge
Napa # 4071 Four Units of SCA Charge
Napa # 4072 Six Units of SCA Charge
Napa # 4073 Eight Units of SCA Charge
Napa # 4074 Twelve Units of SCA Charge
Two Inch Angle Iron Four Inches in Length 1/8" Thick.
Two 6 foot packages of 5/8" heater hose. ( I changed my heater hoses so this is optional.)
Ten Hose Clamps ( Eight if you are not installing the Coolant Eye. I also replaced the factory clamps. So you will need only 4 or 6 if you do not replace the factory stuff.)
Two Brass T's: 1/2" Thread
Two Brass Nipples Close 1/2" Thread
Four Brass Hose Barbs 1/2" Thread by 5/8" Hose.
Can of Glossy Black Spray Paint
John Deere #TY16423 (Coolant Eye)
Teflon Tape.
Parts and Part Numbers Required: Installed in heater hose.
Napa #4019 (Coolant Filter Housing). Insure it is a filter housing and not a light bulb. I had to order mine. They usually wont have something like this in stock. I did so by phone and then came down to my nearest Napa, 20 miles away, just to find out it was a computer screw up they were happy to report My light bulb was waiting for me. After 15 minutes of phone calls we reordered the correct part.
Order One of the Following Filters:
Napa # 4070 Zero Units of SCA Charge
Napa # 4071 Four Units of SCA Charge
Napa # 4072 Six Units of SCA Charge
Napa # 4073 Eight Units of SCA Charge
Napa # 4074 Twelve Units of SCA Charge
Two Inch Angle Iron Four Inches in Length 1/8" Thick.
Two 6 foot packages of 5/8" heater hose. ( I changed my heater hoses so this is optional.)
Ten Hose Clamps ( Eight if you are not installing the Coolant Eye. I also replaced the factory clamps. So you will need only 4 or 6 if you do not replace the factory stuff.)
Two Brass T's: 1/2" Thread
Two Brass Nipples Close 1/2" Thread
Four Brass Hose Barbs 1/2" Thread by 5/8" Hose.
Can of Glossy Black Spray Paint
John Deere #TY16423 (Coolant Eye)
Teflon Tape.
Bringin this back from the dead lol, but ive looked all over for a write up on how to hook all this up. Found your parts list, but not the write up it came from. Do you still have it, or know of a good write up?
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From: Mi'kma'ki
give this one a try ford:
Coolant Filter Retrofit
he did the "double bypass" or heater core bypass,whichever you prefer.
nice write up.
Coolant Filter Retrofit
he did the "double bypass" or heater core bypass,whichever you prefer.
nice write up.
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From: Kville, ohio
heres how i set mine up, i went for the more direct approach, so far no problems,
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nt-filter.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nt-filter.html
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heres how i set mine up, i went for the more direct approach, so far no problems,
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nt-filter.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nt-filter.html
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Swanson
There is a problem with hooking up bypass whenever AC is on. AC runs when defrosters are on. This is to dry the air so it dries windshield much better. Turning on defrosters would turn off your heat.
There is a problem with hooking up bypass whenever AC is on. AC runs when defrosters are on. This is to dry the air so it dries windshield much better. Turning on defrosters would turn off your heat.
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Coolant Filter Retrofit
If this isn't the right web site, it's real close. I copied the info only for the part numbers so I wouldn't have to wait around at NAPA.
Looks like it's the same site as the one FORDF250HDXLT added.
Last edited by mistakenID; Mar 18, 2012 at 06:50 AM. Reason: info
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This mod is also on my list for the ol idi. But Im not going to run a bypass...the PO already installed valves going to the heater core. Im going to pull one of the valves and install the filter right there.
Just have to find the free time lol
Just have to find the free time lol
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From: Mi'kma'ki
after 2 of the napa/wix blanks to clean the system,i went with the penray need release filter to maintain my coolant.
http://www.penray.com/images/NeedRel...eSellSheet.pdf
goodbye test strips and (expensive) coolant flushes.
7. What is meant by the term Fill-For-Life technology?
The Fill-for-Life alternative provides for easy, low cost monitoring of the coolant inhibitor and freeze protection levels. Fill-For-Life is an extended service maintenance program developed by Fleet Charge and Penray researchers. It is very simple. Users simply install a Penray Need-Release filter on an engine coolant system (up to 30 gallons). Every 18 months the filter is replaced. This practice eliminates scheduled coolant changes.
9. What maintenance does Fleet Charge require?
The recommended maintenance for Fleet Charge in systems up to 30 gallons is the Penray Need-Release filter. Change the Need-Release every 18 months, 150,000 miles or 3,000 operating hours (whichever comes first). Under this program there is no scheduled coolant change interval.
Fleet Charge Frequently Asked Questions
penray #NF2088 is the one that screws onto the napa #4019 filter head for those interested.
the filters can be bought new on ebay.
http://www.penray.com/images/NeedRel...eSellSheet.pdf
goodbye test strips and (expensive) coolant flushes.
7. What is meant by the term Fill-For-Life technology?
The Fill-for-Life alternative provides for easy, low cost monitoring of the coolant inhibitor and freeze protection levels. Fill-For-Life is an extended service maintenance program developed by Fleet Charge and Penray researchers. It is very simple. Users simply install a Penray Need-Release filter on an engine coolant system (up to 30 gallons). Every 18 months the filter is replaced. This practice eliminates scheduled coolant changes.
9. What maintenance does Fleet Charge require?
The recommended maintenance for Fleet Charge in systems up to 30 gallons is the Penray Need-Release filter. Change the Need-Release every 18 months, 150,000 miles or 3,000 operating hours (whichever comes first). Under this program there is no scheduled coolant change interval.
Fleet Charge Frequently Asked Questions
penray #NF2088 is the one that screws onto the napa #4019 filter head for those interested.
the filters can be bought new on ebay.