In a message dated 11/29/03 8:40:39 AM Eastern Standard Time,
rlmarcum@citcom.net writes:
> a magnetic oil trap
Bob,
I don't think those worked because the magnetic force would dissapate too
much to do any real good.
How much ferrious material are you wanting to attract? I think in a race car
you change oil enough to drain it out with the oil.
In the case of your Mini where you CAN expect a lot or steel from the gears a
MECCA prestrainer does the job and has room inside to place a magnet if you
are so inclined.
In a conventional engine you can place a magnet in the oil pan beafore you
bolt it on, possibly near the oil pump intake.
Having said that, I think a good filter snags anything large enough to do
harm anyway.
Hey, I just checked ebay! Eureka!
Turbo-Mag: Super strong oil filter magnet NR Item number: 2444814254
MAGNET FOR OIL FILTER, AUTOMOBILE Item number: 2577051337
NdFeB Rare Earth Magnets, 100 LOT! *BARGAIN!* Item number: 3159581231
Jack Woehrle
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