Gano Filter

james.heider

james.heider

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There was a thread on here recently regarding using vinegar etc to clean an engine block and also prevent debris from the block getting into the radiator.One of the suggestions for filtering was a Gano Filter in the upper radiator hose.

Has anyone found a source for a 2 inch diameter Gano Filter to fit in the upper hose?
 
I have used the Gano Coolant Filter and it works very well. The only disadvantage to it, you have to totally remove it from the raditor hose to clean it. I just tried their website, and it's not working anymore. I did a web search on coolant filters and came up with tefba coolant filter at www.tebfa.com . This filter looks more user friendly then the Gano filter in that it can be cleaned while still installed in the radiator hose. Price is higher at $78.00 plus S&H. Here is a drawing of the filter
 

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I see that their website is listed as "suspended", no idea what that means. Their ad was in the back of the latest issue of Skinned Knuckles, which arrived in the mail yesterday. Here is their contact information taken from the ad:

Gano Filter Company
P.O. Box 1502
Carmel Valley, CA 93924

(831) 659-1961

I would try giving them a call tomorrow. I have one of their filters on my Dodge Brothers and couldn't be happier with it.
 
I have a Gano filter in my Model A speedster. I am very happy with it. Haven't had to clean it yet. I have the clear plastic model so it is easy to check the coolant level any time I open the hood. I would recommend it. Howie
 
I just removed and cleaned my Gano filter after about 50 miles on my new restoration. It's back on now, and I'm sure glad all that junk isn't in the top of my radiator.
 
For those of you using the Gano Filter, What diameter did you purchase and did you install it between 2 sections of upper hose so you can view the sediment.
Any pictures of your installations?w
 
Benson, you are correct. It is a thermostat bypass. It's 3/8 SS tubing and it runs from the thermostat housing to the back of the engine. MikeK gave me the original idea to route the bypass to the back of the engine. Here's a photo.
 

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Al ,

This may sound dumb , but what what way is the coolant flowing in the radiator? If it flows engine to radiator wouldn't the particles just fall back into
the engine?
 
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duffer, water has to enter the radiator by being forced up the upper radiator hose by the water pump, then down through the tubes in the radiator and back to the engine. Any crap from the engine will be trapped in the filter before it can reach the radiator. I found it also catches the sticky copper head gasket spray I used when installing my head gasket. Had to clean the Gano filter with a solvent after only 4-5 hours of running. Glad the stuff didn't make it to my newly re-cored radiator.
 
Any pictures of this Gano filter? Never mind, I see it above.

I have an aluminum canister water filter that fits in the heater hose for cars of the later years. It looks like a cotton stuffing inside to trap the rust and junk.
 
duffer said:
Al ,

This may sound dumb , but what what way is the coolant flowing in the radiator? If it flows engine to radiator wouldn't the particles just fall back into
the engine?
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Yes, that would seem to be the case as I see it also. I may try to make something with a lip on the lower half to catch the junk.
 
Type in Gano Coolant Filters on your search engine. They recently changed their website address. Add them to your favorites. Their filters are a must to keep a new, hotanked, engine from clogging up your radiator.
 
AL in NY said:
Benson, you are correct. It is a thermostat bypass. It's 3/8 SS tubing and it runs from the thermostat housing to the back of the engine. MikeK gave me the original idea to route the bypass to the back of the engine. Here's a photo.
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Al,

It looks great and nicely done, but to what end? Is it circulating coolant from front to back to avoid hot spots during warm-up?

R/ Roger.
 
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