Transmission Screen - $29.95

[racemo]

Hi Guys,

In twenty-five words or less, how does this screen work? T owners claim it is a must.

Is it by chance that the circulating oil that reaches the top of the Hogshead deposits frayed band material in a depression of the screen assembly? It appears that all the oil in the pan may not reach the furthest rearward high point of the Hogshead. Can that be true?

Maybe I should just accept the fact that "it's a must".

As always, thanks for your opinions.

 

[tmodelman]

A modern engine has a oil filter, the Model T does not.

A clogged oil line in the Model T is serious, can lead to front rod or main failure for lack of lube up front where that internal oil line delivers the oil from the crank case.

Most new screens come with a magnet in the screen to capture things too.

A transmission oil screen is a must only if you want clean oil circulating, and want to check on debris from fabric band linings. That debris floats in the oil, if you change your oil every 500 miles that's good too. But cleaning the screen at every oil change I find all sorts of stuff, debris, and a bit of 'oiled mass of tiny magnetic particles' that come from normal wear of the metal parts in the engine. If you then see more than normal gunk in your transmission screen, then you are made aware that something is going on that may need investigation.

I don't leave home without it

 

[redmodelt]

Well not 25 words or less;
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/227705.html?1312725410

 

[Doug Money]

In your own words....It's a must.

 

[32 chevy vett]

Like the man said. Pay me now or pay me later. And let me tell you your late payment. Will be much more then $29.95.

 

[Jack Innes]

It appears that all the oil in the pan may not reach the furthest rearward high point of the Hogshead. Can that be true?

The screens work very well as described above. In answer to oil to the rear - the screen intentionally directs so much oil to the back it will tell you if the rear main area is worn - oil will keep on going right out on to the road! This is not a theory; I can show you the puddle!

This is not a bad thing. Extra oil back there is good & it showed me that
the "restored" car I paid well for was even a little less restored that it was represented to be. This was not the first revelation on that car that some parts were obviously restored using a rattle can!

You would think, being Canadian, I should be used to being lied to! But strangely not.

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[jhfgjk]

thanks for your opinions.

 

[yachtsmanbill]

First one ever and dont know why I waited so long! Had quite a few plugged oil tubes too!! ws

 

[CharlieB]

Yeah, it's worth it. It may even direct more oil to the bands through the punched holes on the upper half. Any thing to catch those "floaters" is good.