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[3930dave]

Problem is, much of the junk is nonmagnetic, like aluminum.

SR

True.

Last Winter, had to re/re a transmission - a model not know for failure. No abuse (just 2, mature drivers in the house), but the planetary had grenaded. Rebuilt by a shop I trust (takes a lot, to get into that category in My Book). Owner said it was odd for that to go, in that model, but said it could have taken nothing more that a tiny needle bearing (Torrington is what I recall he said, I still need to look those up...) with a flaw, starting to deteriorate.... debris does the rest. Would have that failure have happened with extra magnetics in place (Magnefine, for example) ? .... I'll never know, at this stage.

I've seen (couldn't find it on the Gold site just now....) a reference that goes something like ".... filters particles in a way your oil filter can't...." .

Aside from being a careful product claim (doesn't state Better etc....), that ties to how I look at these type of quality made add-ons - Belt and Suspenders. Appeals to me, and not something I mind spending money on - yes, extra $, for an on-shore-made product is OK too.... and I'm not known for throwing money around.

Harder to find than the drainplugs, but conceptually, I like the idea of a magnetic dipstick. The Honda dipstick ones Gold have are similar to what is on my last Briggs (meaning style-wise, versus the older Briggs I have with a long-tube flat-bladed automotive style dipstick). Just Because (I can ), the dipstick can get checked anytime, and may encourage me to (lousy memory, why I started this thread) check more often.

Like Granny (Bev Hill's), I sleep better with some gold under the mattress !

(I get that at least 998 out of 1000 of a given model of gen will live-out a normal lifespan just fine, w/o extra magnetics...... just call it my OCD/Hate-On-For-Murphy showing , when I bang-on about liking Toys Like These...)

Rgds, D.

 

[Robin Veerman]

Problem is, much of the junk is nonmagnetic, like aluminum.

SR

Not a problem, really….
However, Most quality engines/transmissions etc use aluminum as the block to house bearing bushings/races/cylinder liners etc, so if aluminum or brass particles are elevated more than usual, the component is already enroute to self destruction.
Also be advised that carbon deposits/bits are also attracted to the magnet

 

[LouNY]

A trick we used for many years was to place a cow magnet on the oil pans next to the drain plug. When you got ready to drain the fluid the last step just before pulling the drain plug was to pull the magnet off the pan then immediately drain.

 

[3930dave]

A trick we used for many years was to place a cow magnet on the oil pans next to the drain plug. When you got ready to drain the fluid the last step just before pulling the drain plug was to pull the magnet off the pan then immediately drain.

^ Simple, and effective.

Even rare-earth magnets, are relatively inexpensive today. Bought my last rail of them, quite a few years ago, from Lee Valley Tools.

Magnefine filters have a relatively large magnet inside them. Cut one open, to understand the bypass mechanism - transmission application. First thing I noticed, was the really fine metallic paste on the large magnet, similar to what you'll often see on a diff plug.

Rgds, D.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

A trick we used for many years was to place a cow magnet on the oil pans next to the drain plug. When you got ready to drain the fluid the last step just before pulling the drain plug was to pull the magnet off the pan then immediately drain.

We've done the same thing, it works pretty good.

SR

 

[arto98607]

I usually put a strong base magnet to the side or end of a oil filter cartridge.

 

[WinterDeere]

^ Simple, and effective.

If you can still find a steel oil pan. I can't even remember the last time I saw one on a new car, but it's been at least 20 years... maybe 30 years!

I'd guess they're still out there, albeit in small numbers, just maybe just not the types of cars and trucks I'm buying.

 

[Robin Veerman]

Red choir monthly 1 hour practice session….

 

[bdhsfz6]

I'm getting tired of having to hook up my PTO generator every time we have an outage. I heat with fuel oil, so I'm thinking of getting a diesel 10 - 12KW model. Instead of an outside enclosure, I want to locate it in the back of the barn with a thru wall exhaust.

Any suggestions?

 

[3930dave]

Red choir monthly 1 hour practice session….
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Rgds, D.