Magnefine filter size?

[edweather]

Does anyone happen to know what size Magnefine filter I would need for the rubber cooler return hose on my '06 Explorer. 3/8" or 1/2"? I'm assuming that I need to know the I.D. of the hose. Eventually I will disconnect it, or cut it, and look, but I just thought I'd ask in the mean time. Is there a way to tell the ID from the OD? Any help is much appreciated.

 

[oilboy123]

Probably 3/8. See if you can get a caliper on the metal tubing somewhere. On my Taurus 1999 I just cut the rubber trans hose.

 

[edweather]

Funny....I was going to guess 1/2", because I was just reading about the special disconnect tool and it said it was for a half inch line. I will get a caliper on the tubing.

 

[Jim Allen]

I have a Ford document that shows cooler flow, location of bypass, bypass settings and cooler line diameter. It goes up to '05 and lists the Explorer as having a 5R55E (5-speed auto) with 3/8" line.

 

[edweather]

Thanks. Also, I just got an email from the Magnefine folks and they also say it is 3/8". So why is the proper (per service dvd)Ford quick disconnect tool (otc 307-567) listed as being for 1/2" toc lines? The only reason I can think of is that the od of the metal line is 1/2" and the id of the rubber hose is 3/8". Nothing like getting down on the ground on my back and actually finding out, instead of doing everything blind with my computer. I will be doing that soon. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[brianl703]

From what I remember of quick disconnect fittings, the tool is often larger than the line because of how the fitting is designed.

 

[bigmike]

Greg at Magnefine told me which ones to buy and he was spot on. I didn't want to go cutting a piece of hose to find out and trying to figure it out by looking at it can be somewhat tricky, depending on lighting, location, etc.

 

[JMJNet]

3/8" hose is the id, the od is about 1/2".

Most trans lines are 3/8" id hose.

 

[edweather]

The disconnect tool is OTC 307-569 (not 567.) I misspoke earlier.