Opened up my Ford Racing oil filter today....

[utfan98]

What is up with the strings wrapped and tied off around the filter element? I don't understand how this is not a disaster waiting to happen.

Ferrous particles that the FilterMag captured. This is 700 miles after my cam and spring install. I also have a magnetic plug that was coated with particles as well.



...and the weight that is taked about with this filter all comes from the gasket end, it is heavier than hell. Don't know if the weight of this end equates to better filtration....

 

[megameGT500]

Check out this web page: Oil Filters Revealed - MiniMopar Resources


It looks like Purolator / MC filters have this string. Here is one of the pics from the website.

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

The string is fairly common and should not be a problem, I believe it's primary purpose is to speed the assembly process.

 

[utfan98]

I was thinking it had something with assembly, to string or not to string....

I opened a Mobil 1 when I first got the cutter and did not notice a string.

 

[Jomo1994z71]

Nice, what size and where did you get a magnetic stock oil plug?

 

[utfan98]

What size for what?

I got the plug on ebay, I recenty tried to buy the exact one that I have and could not find the seller. Just search for Ford magnetic oil plug. There are different strengths of the magnets and how far they protrude. Some are weak and would not buy.

 

[CobraBob]

I never knew some manufacturers used the string. I would have thought it couldn't possibly do any good, but Jimmy pointed out that it likely speeds the assembly process. Ya learn something new every day. Interesting.

 

[utfan98]

I did not know either. Never heard of a failure or a string getting wrapped up in an water pumps impeller.

 

[konradr]

I did not know either. Never heard of a failure or a string getting wrapped up in an water pumps impeller.

If you have oil filter parts in the water pump you have bigger fish to fry. Getting a new oil filter will be the least of your problems.

 

[utfan98]

If you have oil filter parts in the water pump you have bigger fish to fry. Getting a new oil filter will be the least of your problems.

Exactly..or oil pump LOL ;-)

 

[WOTjunkie]

Just a thought... and it might sound a little oakie... but couldn't you stick a pretty strong magnet on the bottom of the oil filter to trap the metal particles floating around if you don't have a magnetic plug? Not doing this on mine but it popped in my head from seeing the pic of the inside of the filter housing

 

[WOTjunkie]

unless the housings are aluminum then the magnet wont stick... are they? I've never cut one open

 

[Jomo1994z71]

What size for what?

I got the plug on ebay, I recenty tried to buy the exact one that I have and could not find the seller. Just search for Ford magnetic oil plug. There are different strengths of the magnets and how far they protrude. Some are weak and would not buy.

If you remember the link, or what not, to the plug that would be great!:rockon:

 

[megameGT500]

I bought this one from Steeda.
Kirban Magnetic Drain Plugs for 1979-2011 Ford Mustang

It cost $13.95 and I received two. I will install on my first oil change.

 

[traktrbeam]

Magnetic oil drain plugs cars, trucks, motorcycle, industrial.

 

[utfan98]

If you remember the link, or what not, to the plug that would be great!:rockon:

No sorry, I had to look back through 4-5 years of ebay purchases to see who sold it to me. It was an ebay store that is no longer doing business on ebay.

The FilterMag was the racing or heavy duty one in a large size. After seeing the results, I will run one on every car I own with an internal combustion engine. Results are more impressive on a DD with oil changes every 5K.