FilterMag

[gworobec]

Noticing the posts regarding oil filters and such I have been using a FilterMag http://www.filtermag.com on my coach since I have had it (about 10 years now). Steve Ferguson turned me on to them. Since then I have have made a point of cutting open my filters after each oil change. (Mobil 1 Full Synthetic).

Every time, I find a layer of grey “dust” clinging to the inside of the filter case. This is obviously cast iron from the block which is a ferro-magnetic, material from the rings and hopefully other stuff that is not the crank. The FilterMag seems to trap it. It can’t be good having this stuff which is extremely fine going through the motor. I’m not sure if the filter is catching it all. This may be one of those scam things like the carburetor “vortex generator” but I think it actually does help in keeping the ferrous metals out of the system.

Summit Racing sells both the FilterMags and oil filter cutters. I think Jim K also has FilterMags.

Gary Worobec
23 Glacier
Anza, CA

 

[wrightjohn 2646]

I have been using the FilterMag since 2002 on both of the coaches we have owned. Dick Paterson of Springfield Performance Ignition suggested and sold them at the GMCMI conventions. I agree with Gary on the value of using the unit.

JR Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 30’ Stretch
1975 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan

>
> Noticing the posts regarding oil filters and such I have been using a FilterMag http://www.filtermag.com on my coach since I have had it (about 10 years now). Steve Ferguson turned me on to them. Since then I have have made a point of cutting open my filters after each oil change. (Mobil 1 Full Synthetic).
>
> Every time, I find a layer of grey “dust” clinging to the inside of the filter case. This is obviously cast iron from the block which is a ferro-magnetic, material from the rings and hopefully other stuff that is not the crank. The FilterMag seems to trap it. It can’t be good having this stuff which is extremely fine going through the motor. I’m not sure if the filter is catching it all. This may be one of those scam things like the carburetor “vortex generator” but I think it actually does help in keeping the ferrous metals out of the system.
>
> Summit Racing sells both the FilterMags and oil filter cutters. I think Jim K also has FilterMags.
>
>
> Gary Worobec
> 23 Glacier
> Anza, CA

 

[jim kanomata1]

Filters capture larger particulets above 5 microns.
Like to think the magnet will collect smaller ones.

> Noticing the posts regarding oil filters and such I have been using a
> FilterMag http://www.filtermag.com on
> my coach since I have had it (about 10 years now). Steve Ferguson turned me
> on to them. Since then I have have made a point of cutting open my filters
> after each oil change. (Mobil 1 Full Synthetic).
>
> Every time, I find a layer of grey “dust” clinging to the inside of the
> filter case. This is obviously cast iron from the block which is a
> ferro-magnetic, material from the rings and hopefully other stuff that is
> not the crank. The FilterMag seems to trap it. It can’t be good having this
> stuff which is extremely fine going through the motor. I’m not sure if the
> filter is catching it all. This may be one of those scam things like the
> carburetor “vortex generator” but I think it actually does help in keeping
> the ferrous metals out of the system.
>
> Summit Racing sells both the FilterMags and oil filter cutters. I think
> Jim K also has FilterMags.
>
>
> Gary Worobec
> 23 Glacier
> Anza, CA
>
>
>
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
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[mghamms]

I use a magnetic drain plug but this is probably a little better.

--
1977 Kingsley 455 as stock as it gets except lots of Ragusa parts

 

[Jim Hupy]

When we went to the PACCAR CENTER IN LA CONNOR, Wa, they had a diesel
engine on the test fixture for durability testing. It ran under varying
load and at various speed to simulate real world conditions. They changed
engine oil at 60,000 mile intervals. Engine expected life, 1 million miles.
The oil filtration system removed 5 micron and larger particles. It used a
combination of paper filters and centrifugal separators. The engineer I
spoke with remarked that there was no need to remove particles smaller than
5 microns. They had more concerns with combustion by-products, particularly
acids. Their separators removed them, and saved samples for analysis.
Cutting edge stuff. PACCAR is a European company that owns Kenworth Trucks,
and manufactures diesel engines in Europe. Could have spent a week there,
but they only have open house one day per year.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

> I use a magnetic drain plug but this is probably a little better.
>
> --
> 1977 Kingsley 455 as stock as it gets except lots of Ragusa parts
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[robert mueller]

G'day,

Here's the specs on the Wix 51049 filter from the Wix website:

http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=154643

Product Specifications
Part Number: 51049
UPC Number: 765809510494
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Enhanced Cellulose
Height: 5.178 (132)*
Outer Diameter Top: 3.66 (93)*
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed:
Thread Size: 13/16-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20
Burst Pressure-PSI: 260
Max Flow Rate: 9-11 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21

Here's the specs on the Wix 510289 filter from the Wix website:

http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/Exactmatch.aspx?PartNo=51028

Manufacturer Part Number Manufacturer Wix Part Number Lead Time
51028 Discontinued WIX

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Gary
Worobec
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 2:20 AM
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Subject: [GMCnet] FilterMag

Noticing the posts regarding oil filters and such I have been using a
FilterMag http://www.filtermag.com on my
coach since I have had it (about 10 years now). Steve Ferguson turned me on
to them. Since then I have have made a point of cutting open my filters
after each oil change. (Mobil 1 Full Synthetic).

Every time, I find a layer of grey "dust" clinging to the inside of the
filter case. This is obviously cast iron from the block which is a
ferro-magnetic, material from the rings and hopefully other stuff that is
not the crank. The FilterMag seems to trap it. It can't be good having this
stuff which is extremely fine going through the motor. I'm not sure if the
filter is catching it all. This may be one of those scam things like the
carburetor "vortex generator" but I think it actually does help in keeping
the ferrous metals out of the system.

Summit Racing sells both the FilterMags and oil filter cutters. I think Jim
K also has FilterMags.

Gary Worobec
23 Glacier
Anza, CA

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[Ernest Dankert]

I find a magnetic smudge when I wipe my drain plug magnet. My micron converter gives 0.0005" a 12.5 micron.
5 micron is pretty good protection; but it may take several passes through the media to get to that level of
protection. My feeling is to keep the airborne grit out of the engine. Silica in the oil analysis is your
tell tale.
--
1977 Eleganza II
Ogden NY