[Healeys] Magnetic drain plugs & 1 1/2 inch meters?

[Richard Ewald]

While I understand that the TRANNY might not get to 240F you apparently did
not read Michael's post for detail.  He said
"temps but neither engine, transmission or differential oils should ever get
to 248 degrees ."  Note the word engine.
This is flat out false for the ENGINE. (see I can use all caps also)
While I have not been following this thread real closely, I can read for
detail and see the word ENGINE when it appears.
I stand by my comments.
Rick
On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 5:25 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

> The magnet in question is used at the drain plug in the Tranny. NOT the
> engine oil drain plug which, since there is a filter, does not need a
> magnet
> to separate the metal particles as does the tranny which has no filter.
>
> I purchased this magnet because there was an email on this thread notifying
> the list of the existence of this magnet which it was assumed can be used
> in
> the TRANNY DRAIN PLUG as a replacement for the existing ones. To quote the
> flyer that came with the magnet in part:
>
> "Neodymium magnets are brittle and prone to chipping and cracking. They do
> not take kindly to machining. Neodymium magnets will lose their magnetic
> properties if heated above 175 degrees F (80 degrees C)."
>
> My question probably should have been, does the oil in the TRANSMISSION
> AND/OR OVERDRIVE ever get up to that temperature. NOT THE ENGINE OIL!
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ