odiron Coolant Filter Kit

[dabtl]

I got the kit in the mail this week. Took about ten minutes to mount it, just as Bjorn did.

http://steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=9611&highlight=coolant+filter

The kit is complete, less heater hose. Just look at the photo in the thread and duplicate. Nothing to it.

 

[dabtl]

I changed out the filter today. Originally, it came with the Wix 24070 filter. I have switched to the Wix 24071 WITH diesel engine additives. It gives the additives automatically as the engine runs. It is also shorter and fits the space better.

As I suspected the original filter was doing its job well, but as the coolant had never been filtered before a lot of silt was trapped.

Putting in the new filter after checking the anti-freeze starts off another year of maintenance. If you have not installed this, it is a really good idea to do so.

 

[hulk31st]

I've never heard of filtering coolant before. What is the benefit and /or the harm ?

 

[OPCOM]

here is why:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?t=11143&highlight=coolant+filter+cut+open

 

[dabtl]

When we get a deuce from GL they have not had peventive maintenance in a long time for the most part. Oil, coolant and such have been neglected.

Currently, I am at war with rust in the fuel supply and silt in the coolant. If we eliminate both, we have gone a long way to keeping the old iron running, in my opinion.

It does not cost to preserve the multifuel, it saves money.

 

[DanMartin]

I filter the coolant on my 06 F350 diesel. I put the filter on before the truck had 1000 miles. After about 4000, I changed the filter and cut it open...3-4 tablespoons of black casting sand in the bottom of the filter! (I had a pic, but can't find it now).

Those things really work guys...and there is a reason.

 

[dabtl]

I agree Dan. For the most part we simply have not considered this in the past. But, these deuces are getting on in years and things happen.

I really believe if we eliminate dry starts, clean the fuel properly and filter the silt from the coolant these engines will last much longer.

I hope.

 

[sprucemt]

The silt could be silica. If it is silica, you have bad anti-freeze.

 

[dabtl]

I am certain that over the decades of engine life anti-freeze has decayed, as well as any of the SCA that might have been added. It wears out, is replaced and the cycle begins anew.

I have tried flushing the system. That works to an extent. But on a day to day effort the filter system will continue removing the decayed matter. It will catch what is decaying as well as the residue left over from 30 years of use.

This is, at least, why I put the filter system in place.

 

[1956_4x4]

Most of the coolant filters that I replace are mounted lower than what you have here. If you install the filter in a lower location, remember to install shut-off valves in the inlet and outlet lines. It will cut down on coolant loss and a big mess when changing the filters.

Smitty

 

[dabtl]

I have put a cutoff valve in both. The early install lasted a year. No matter how many miles I put on it, I planned to change it after one year. Glad I did, by the way.

But, yes put a shutoff valve in the intake line to avoid loosing anti-freeze and making a large mess.

The instructions that come with the kit advise placing the filter below the top tank of the radiator. On the M35, that location is most convenient over the headlight body. I could have mounted it much lower, but I went for the easy install.

 

[dabtl]

I installed a cut off valve on the filter housing for service.

 

[satcong]

Thanks for the info, What are the part numbers for required parts? Steve

 

[dabtl]

Here is the odiron kit: http://www.odiron.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=8_18&products_id=499

Brass fittings can be had at NAPA or your local hardware store.

I use a 24071 filter with the SCA on mine.

 

[t120r]

cool filter kit. i put one on couple of years ago. wow what a lot of rust it trapped. seems the coolant is clean plus the filters have a chemical ball that dssolves to keep the ph up


t120r
md.

 

[dabtl]

I really think that we need to be more careful about maintaining these engines. Longevity is not just a matter of luck. Both of mine have had some PM, not recently, but some. But, with the coolant filter, better fuel filters without rust, better oil filters and such it is possible to overcome the lack of PM.

I do not think a long lasting engine, multi-fuel or not, is a matter of luck.

 

[m109guy]

Here is the odiron kit: http://www.odiron.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=8_18&products_id=499

Brass fittings can be had at NAPA or your local hardware store.

I use a 24071 filter with the SCA on mine.

That kit is actually not put together by OD Iron. If you go to NAPA and order part #4019, it comes with the filter base, fittings, bolts/washers/nuts and sealant. It is the exact same kit, and it only cost me $35.

 

[Big Mike's Motor Pool]

the filters from napa that have the additive in them are numbered as follows,
P/N 4070 - 0 units of DCA charge
P/N 4071 - 4 units of DCA charge
P/N 4072 - 6 units of DCA charge
P/N 4073 - 8 units of DCA charge
P/N 4074 - 12 units of DCA charge
i found this online. does anyone know if the multi needs any of the additive at all?? if so how much?? also i searched napa online for the filters and it wont give a price. does anyone know how much the charged filters go for?? i would like to add this setup to my deuces, and also with an 8 charged filter on my 7.3 ford powerstroke which requires the approximate 8 units.

 

[wsucougarx]

chalking up another project to the list, thanks guys

 

[dabtl]

That kit is actually not put together by OD Iron. If you go to NAPA and order part #4019, it comes with the filter base, fittings, bolts/washers/nuts and sealant. It is the exact same kit, and it only cost me $35.

I found the kit to be not specifically for the multi-fuel engine in that it did not have the proper fittings for the engine block. This was easily overcome at the hardware store, of course, but it was still not specific for the multi.

Buying it from NAPA on a generic number for resale explains why I suppose.

However, everyone should put one on their truck, in my opinion, not matter what the source.