Mounting remote transmission filter
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sytyguy
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Re: Mounting remote transmission filter
Nope. Once the system is pressurized, neither gravity or orientation have much of an effect. Many commercial applications have hydraulic filters mounted "upside down" and the only issue is the one you describe (changing filter mess and the inability to pre-fill the filter). Trapping air or bypassing filtration are of no concern once the system pressurizes. You'll read some misinformation on ADBV function online when a filter is mounted this way, but ignore that mess.....the ADBV's function is NOT to prevent drainage of oil out of the filter as some might declare. In fact, many Toyotas (and I'm sure others) come from the factory with "upside down" oil filters.
Nope. Once the system is pressurized, neither gravity or orientation have much of an effect. Many commercial applications have hydraulic filters mounted "upside down" and the only issue is the one you describe (changing filter mess and the inability to pre-fill the filter). Trapping air or bypassing filtration are of no concern once the system pressurizes. You'll read some misinformation on ADBV function online when a filter is mounted this way, but ignore that mess.....the ADBV's function is NOT to prevent drainage of oil out of the filter as some might declare. In fact, many Toyotas (and I'm sure others) come from the factory with "upside down" oil filters.
wheels
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Re: Mounting remote transmission filter
Thanks Hood. I figured as much but wanted some confirmation. The only other thing I could think might be an issue is structural problems of the housing mount itself with the leverage the filter would have on it mounted sideways with bumps and vibrations. Opposed to the filter hanging down. Don't know if there is any merit to that line of thought though.
Thanks Hood. I figured as much but wanted some confirmation. The only other thing I could think might be an issue is structural problems of the housing mount itself with the leverage the filter would have on it mounted sideways with bumps and vibrations. Opposed to the filter hanging down. Don't know if there is any merit to that line of thought though.
sytyguy
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Re: Mounting remote transmission filter
I wouldn't be too concerned with that, but as a safety precaution, it might be beneficial to make some sort of weight-bearing strap to hold the filter. Even steel strapping or a bungee cord could do the trick. The simpler the design of a strap, the easier it will be to change the filter. You could go nuts and make a rubber-insulated collar that holds the filter to the bottom of the tray (kind of like a center bearing on a two-piece driveshaft), but that might get tedious if you change your filter a lot.
I wouldn't be too concerned with that, but as a safety precaution, it might be beneficial to make some sort of weight-bearing strap to hold the filter. Even steel strapping or a bungee cord could do the trick. The simpler the design of a strap, the easier it will be to change the filter. You could go nuts and make a rubber-insulated collar that holds the filter to the bottom of the tray (kind of like a center bearing on a two-piece driveshaft), but that might get tedious if you change your filter a lot.
Osmosis
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Re: Mounting remote transmission filter
After my transmission failure, I put an additional in-line transmission filter near my transmission auxillary cooler. I purchased a in-line trans filter from NAPA that has a magnet in the filter. It looks similar to a small fuel filter and has a diretion of flow so it needs to be installed correclty. I appoligize that I don't currently have a part number..I'll find it later. It cost 27.99 and I think it's a good idea to have this filter. An oz of prevention is worth a pound of cure
After my transmission failure, I put an additional in-line transmission filter near my transmission auxillary cooler. I purchased a in-line trans filter from NAPA that has a magnet in the filter. It looks similar to a small fuel filter and has a diretion of flow so it needs to be installed correclty. I appoligize that I don't currently have a part number..I'll find it later. It cost 27.99 and I think it's a good idea to have this filter. An oz of prevention is worth a pound of cure
wheels
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Re: Mounting remote transmission filter
I was looking to those, but I decided to do a remote filter so I could drill and tap for my gauge sensor.
After my transmission failure, I put an additional in-line transmission filter near my transmission auxillary cooler. I purchased a in-line trans filter from NAPA that has a magnet in the filter. It looks similar to a small fuel filter and has a diretion of flow so it needs to be installed correclty. I appoligize that I don't currently have a part number..I'll find it later. It cost 27.99 and I think it's a good idea to have this filter. An oz of prevention is worth a pound of cure
I was looking to those, but I decided to do a remote filter so I could drill and tap for my gauge sensor.
vinnieTy
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Re: Mounting remote transmission filter
That's what I have. The only thing I have noticed is when I have a/c on the tranny cooler or the sensor is taking in more heat from a/c condenser because the gauge I installed reads higher than normal reading but still not as hot as factory setup. I would move the sensor and cooler but I don't want to put any unnecessary holes anywhere.
That's what I have. The only thing I have noticed is when I have a/c on the tranny cooler or the sensor is taking in more heat from a/c condenser because the gauge I installed reads higher than normal reading but still not as hot as factory setup. I would move the sensor and cooler but I don't want to put any unnecessary holes anywhere.