Re: Magnetized 258?! wonderful thing...

[Jerry Casper <gremlingts@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- Marty Bricker <mbrickerusn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


> I
> noticed the tube was magnetized.  Tried it several
> more times to confirm and it definitely is
> magnetized.

  Are you sure it's the TUBE and not the STICK ? Did
you try to touch the stick to another metallic surface
to confirm?

>  What would cause this and what may be some of the
> consequences?  How do I fix it?  THanks.
> Marty

  I don't think you want to "fix" this problem, Marty.
They make magnetized oil drain plugs and other items
for a reason - to pick up and hold metal filings that
come off the engine, and hold them to prevent going
BACK thru the oil passages. If the dipstick is
magnetized, you can find the metal on it. If the tube
is magnetized, it'll just hold the stuff in the pan
indefinitely ( better than it circulating in your oil!
). 
  So, bottom line, leave it, it's a GOOD thing. Hot
rodders spend extra $ on this sort of stuff, you have
an interesting setup. WOnder if someone earlier in the
car's ownership did it? 

Jerry in Virginia


	
		
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