Grab one of the stainless steel lines they're both identical. Install line with the 90-degree end onto the transmission fitting. Automatic transmissions have internal filters designed to capture only large particles. That is extremely fine filtration for a transmission. Put a dab of transmission fluid from one of your pans around the rubber seal on top of the filter.
Reusable thick rubber gaskets are intended for use with stamped steel stock pans. The larger pictures take a minute to display. These gaskets are thin, flexible, inexpensive and easily available from auto parts stores, sold individually or in a kit with a filter. After installation of our external kit the filter in the pan now acts simply as a pickup for the pump and virtually never needs changed. If you aren't sure that you have an external cooler, look for the two external cooler lines typically on the passenger side of the transmission.
This insures that should the filter plug with debris, fluid will still return to the transmission. I know when to change the filter based on the gauge, and I know this filter does a much better job than the internal transmission filter. Since pumps are installed in manual transmissions in order to run external coolers, the presence of a cooler on your vehicle would indicate that you have an internal pump in your manual transmission. The filter requires cleaning and changing periodically so it is important to check. Automatic transmissions have internal filters designed to capture only large particles. Use double-wrenches everywhere possible to ensure tight seals. The transmission fluid must pass through the transmission filter before it is circulated among these moving parts.
I used a rag to also slow the draining of fluid. Our kit will work with any transmission that has an internal pump. I could not believe the junk that was in there. Seeing the rate of water pumps going out. If you can change your transmission fluid and do basic automotive electrical work, then this install is quite simple. I wanted to see the hot side temperature.
The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Pan filters have no real micron rating. These are the most common aftermarket kits because of cost factors. I temporarily hooked up the first braided line to the filter assembly to avoid any further transmission from draining. And figured ah, what the heck, better have one. To our knowledge, the Ford 6-speed manual transmission is the only manual unit to have an internal pump.
Secure the lines using zip ties, your ladies bra, dogs leash, the screw in wire keepers, whatever. Do you have additional questions or comments about this install article? This part is also sometimes called Ford F250 Super Duty Trans Filters. Your only option is to change the filter at regular intervals and hope that it does not plug and go unnoticed. Look for clearance problems especially with frame cross members and the exhaust. This allows for easier installation and quick removal should the need arise. How To Install An External Transmission Filter Kit This tech article was originally posted at FordF150.
Be sure to check the specifications! This also gives you a general sense of where you need to mount the filter assembly so the braided lines can reach. Using an open end wrench set determine what size wrench fits your flare nut. You can wrench this down until it's tight and the gauge is facing the right direction. Tipping the scales with the boat, trailer, gas, and gear, 7,000+ lbs was more than I had towed before. Overall it took about three hours to install the kit. So, for sure as you showed in the picture and your information was accurate 100%. Finger-tighten the large brass fitting to the filter assembly, the 90-degree fitting to the large brass fitting, and the straight-through fitting to the 90-degree fitting.
I used a piece of stainless steel behind the cover to strengthen it up where the mount bolts in. Our unit will catch it all! Route the line up and over the exhaust shielding and frame rail. This article and associated photos were written and contributed by thefordmaniac, and is used with permission. Amazing even after 100K of driving. Man you guys were spot on. Tighten all fittings and flare connections. If so, you can order the kit with your corresponding line size and fabricate it to work on your vehicle.
Even fully plugged, our kit will allow full fluid flow. And there was zero debris in my pan. The pan has cast-in filter supports inside the pan see image at left. In short, if the filter is clean, all oil is returned to the pan clean. Install line with the 90-degree end onto the transmission fitting. Our filters have a micron rating of 22 microns.