Coolant Filters
Fleet Mechanic
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From: The boonies by Dallas OR
I don't know how you get that backwards... every vehicle out there is done the same way! Hot coolant from the head... cold coolant back to the pump inlet...
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From: The boonies by Dallas OR
You can get just the base without the rest. It's listed under "oil filter base." I have the number somewhere if you can't find it.
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Rog
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Joe, there were/are one or two suppliers that were including installation instructions that were contrary to what you just said. One would think that the supplier/manufacture would include the correct installation instructions. The consumer that does not know any difference installs the filter as instructed.
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I just don't see how a company making coolant filters can get it backwards.
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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
Is it the same one with the restriction orfice? The kit is nothing more than the base, a few bolts and two elbows.
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Interesting thread. I have been running this in my truck for over a year. Any thoughts on this?
http://www.alexisoil.com/pdf/TexELC.pdf
http://www.alexisoil.com/pdf/TexELC.pdf
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There isn't a need for a restriction in the filter base. The 4070 filter has a built in orifice.
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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
There is no mention of a restrictor in any of the Napa/Wix spec sheets. Depending on how its plumbed there isn't a need for a restrictor on a non chemical filter but on a SCA filter I think a restrictor is needed to keep the additive from being added too fast. I don't know that for sure but the Kit Napa sells the base has a 1/16 inch restriction.
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