jonathan
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does the filter need to have a bypass?
the heater core line(s) is a bypass from the main cooling system.
this loop serves just one purpose; providing heat to the cab via the heater core (mini radiator if you will)
also provides quicker heat to the trans section of the radiator for those with auto trans,but you will be joining after this section,so that remains unaltered anyway,bringing you back to simply joined with the heater core bypass loop.
so imho,the work is already done for you with no extra plumbing necessary.here is my simple, no fuss setup;
if i loose heat in the cab now,i know its past time for filter replacement.
some people like to bypass,the bypass loop to the heater core for their filters.
well,whatever makes ya happy i guess.but i see no benefit at all in doing so.
this line is not a "cooling" line.it's just a line...well,think of it as your "heater" line,cus thats all it is.
plug it right off,and your engine isn't going to run any cooler or warmer.that's where some people go wrong in their understanding and think they need to bypass this loop.it isn't the case.
also some like the valves so they don't need to make a mess when changing filters.
is it "that" hard to catch a gallon of coolant into a jug first,if by some chance,your not flushing the system at the same time your changing the filter anyway,so you can avoid the engine bay mess meanwhile? ......i sure didn't think so.
This article will provide ya with everything you're looking for:
http://www.oilburners.net/articles/coolfilter1.html
with a little luck i will have my coolant filter/ fuel filter set up done today. the reson i said fuel filter also is because i moved it so use cheap fuel filter (4.05) that fits the stock 7.3 fuel filter head
just found out the cheaper fuel filters dont work. the o rings dont meet the sealing surface on the the filter head good enough so it leaks like a *****. i didnt tell anyone about them yet because i wasnt sure if they would work.more info on the cheap fuel filter plz!
just found out the cheaper fuel filters dont work. the o rings dont meet the sealing surface on the the filter head good enough so it leaks like a *****. i didnt tell anyone about them yet because i wasnt sure if they would work.
the heater core line(s) is a bypass from the main cooling system.
this loop serves just one purpose; providing heat to the cab via the heater core (mini radiator if you will)
also provides quicker heat to the trans section of the radiator for those with auto trans,but you will be joining after this section,so that remains unaltered anyway,bringing you back to simply joined with the heater core bypass loop.
so imho,the work is already done for you with no extra plumbing necessary.here is my simple, no fuss setup;
if i loose heat in the cab now,i know its past time for filter replacement.
some people like to bypass,the bypass loop to the heater core for their filters.
well,whatever makes ya happy i guess.but i see no benefit at all in doing so.
this line is not a "cooling" line.it's just a line...well,think of it as your "heater" line,cus thats all it is.
plug it right off,and your engine isn't going to run any cooler or warmer.that's where some people go wrong in their understanding and think they need to bypass this loop.it isn't the case.
also some like the valves so they don't need to make a mess when changing filters.
is it "that" hard to catch a gallon of coolant into a jug first,if by some chance,your not flushing the system at the same time your changing the filter anyway,so you can avoid the engine bay mess meanwhile? ......i sure didn't think so.