4+3 OD Filters
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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4+3 OD Filters
I need to do a fluid change in my 87 4+3 and I want to replace the filter. I've seen them in both Mid-America and Ecklers' but are they available from AC-Delco and what is the part number? The AC-Delco website doesn't show that part.
MAD and Ecklers show them for $20 plus around $8 shipping.
MAD and Ecklers show them for $20 plus around $8 shipping.
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What Ford tranny would that be??
The parts guy at my shop says the OD filter can be cleaned and reused. Is that a reasonable thing to do? Does the o-ring have to be replaced every time the filter is removed?
The parts guy at my shop says the OD filter can be cleaned and reused. Is that a reasonable thing to do? Does the o-ring have to be replaced every time the filter is removed?
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Originally Posted by c4cruiser
What Ford tranny would that be??
The parts guy at my shop says the OD filter can be cleaned and reused. Is that a reasonable thing to do? Does the o-ring have to be replaced every time the filter is removed?
The parts guy at my shop says the OD filter can be cleaned and reused. Is that a reasonable thing to do? Does the o-ring have to be replaced every time the filter is removed?
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Originally Posted by c4cruiser
What Ford tranny would that be??
The parts guy at my shop says the OD filter can be cleaned and reused. Is that a reasonable thing to do? Does the o-ring have to be replaced every time the filter is removed?
The parts guy at my shop says the OD filter can be cleaned and reused. Is that a reasonable thing to do? Does the o-ring have to be replaced every time the filter is removed?
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Damn you, you mean you found one at the autoparts store and didn't write down the application or part number for it?
It's a real pain in the *** to have to call up and order one, pay 25 bucks then wait around for a week for it to arrive.
It's a real pain in the *** to have to call up and order one, pay 25 bucks then wait around for a week for it to arrive.
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Originally Posted by 8388
I can't remember which Ford tranny, but if you take the filter with you, have them open a few boxes till you get a match. These are so cheap, that it isn't worth the time and chemicals it takes to clean a dirty one properly.
Do you remember what year or model Ford it was? Front wheel drive? Rear wheel drive? Big car, little car? Anything you may remember would be a big help.
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The screen is the same as a Ford FMX. It was used from the mid '60s through the mid to late 70's in various models. It was RWD (of course) and had a cast iron case with a bolt-on bellhousing. The filter material is just a nylon screen and could be cleaned and reused as long as it's not tore. BTW, the pan gasket is NOT the same. 
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From: Boston, MA
Originally Posted by Insane1
I used brake parts cleaner on it and it was just as shiny if not shinier then the new one.
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Originally Posted by mikenfl
The screen is the same as a Ford FMX. It was used from the mid '60s through the mid to late 70's in various models. It was RWD (of course) and had a cast iron case with a bolt-on bellhousing. The filter material is just a nylon screen and could be cleaned and reused as long as it's not tore. BTW, the pan gasket is NOT the same.
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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I did a Google search on Ford FMX Transmissions and I found a Ford transmission discussion page. The FMX looks like it was used behind late 60's to early 70's cars like Mustangs and Cougars with probably the 351W motors.
I managed to find an ad on that page for a guy that does FMX rebuilds and I have sent him an e-mail asking about interchangeability and a request for a pic of that filter. When (and hopefully if) he replies, I'll post a reply here.
I managed to find an ad on that page for a guy that does FMX rebuilds and I have sent him an e-mail asking about interchangeability and a request for a pic of that filter. When (and hopefully if) he replies, I'll post a reply here.
