Phil Pope Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 I am in the process ofchanging the filter in my J type overdrive unit. The original is looking worn out-little splits in it etc. My question is whether I need to change the strip magnet on the sump cover. After cleaning it all up, the magnet is not strong enough to hold small pieces of metal-e.g. a very small screw-but maybe they are weak anyway and hold the (hopefully) tiny pieces of swarf that get in the oil. Anyone know how strong they should be, is it worth changing? I am pretty sure it's 47 years old so maybe it has lost its magnetism. I'm a bit older and my own magnetism isn't what it was... Any help gratefully received! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted May 26, 2020 Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 22 minutes ago, Phil Pope said: I am in the process ofchanging the filter in my J type overdrive unit. The original is looking worn out-little splits in it etc. My question is whether I need to change the strip magnet on the sump cover. After cleaning it all up, the magnet is not strong enough to hold small pieces of metal-e.g. a very small screw-but maybe they are weak anyway and hold the (hopefully) tiny pieces of swarf that get in the oil. Anyone know how strong they should be, is it worth changing? I am pretty sure it's 47 years old so maybe it has lost its magnetism. I'm a bit older and my own magnetism isn't what it was... Any help gratefully received! I would ask that question to ORS who are the main re-conner of O/D's here in the UK. Also they manufacture parts & supplier of spares. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Pope Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Good idea, done-thanks Bruce! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Pope Posted May 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2020 Right, for the benefit of future topic-searchers: checked with ORS and they say the magnet is weak, only deals with tiny particles, so I'll just refit it. Thanks again to Bruce too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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