Vintage_barry Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Im looking for a relacement or the fine mesh material to repair the tranny fluid filter/screen on a 1957 Buick Dynafow. Any help or ideas? Thanks, Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 BARRY, I just had my Dynaflow overhauled and did a lot of reading up on these beforehand. Where is this mesh filter located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Roof Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Rob,I had to replace the screen on my 1956 due to a tear or hole in the center. I could not find an official replacement so I made my own. I purchsed the screen from McMaster Carr. It wasn't too difficult once I got the replacement screen. Carefully pry up the crimped edges of the old filter and the screen sections will lift out.I do have a good screen from a 1963 Dynaflow that is a rectangle shape, not round like the one in the photos. I can get a photo of the 63 screen if you are interested in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage_barry Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 The filter is located in the bottom/center just above the pan. The rebuild kits that I've seen for sale don't show the filter It's an off set rectangle in shape, about 4"x6" and I believe held in with 6 screws. I thought about replacing the mesh material like you did Long Roof. On eBay a seller has 8"x10" brass mesh material for $9.99 that might work. It's tightly woven like the original at 80 lines an inch so I guess I need to start counting with a magnifying glass. Long Roof, send that 1963 filter pic if you can. Thanks for your replies, Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 McMaster stocks a variety of mesh sizes in a variety of materials. It's an easy fix.......................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage_barry Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks Bob, I just finished counting and it's a 40 x 60 wire mesh. I guess a 50 x 50 would work well. Should I purchase the material in stainless steel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Hi Barry. I sent you an EMail. Were it me I would opt for 60 X 60 in brass. Brass is soooo much easier to work with. It happens that I have a filter here to look at. If you are at all proficient at soldering and have the correct flux that would be the route I would take. Quick and easy. I have some 100 X 100 brass mesh I got from McMaster to make some fuel filters. It solders like a dream but the steel filter can will need flux suitable for it.....................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage_barry Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 I purchased the mesh from McMaster -Carr and I should have the filter in by mid-week. Thanks for everyone's replies. I should be driving next week for the first time. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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