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If you need really high flow through the filter, why would you use a fram? I don't understand, less filter media means less flow! Especially when it clogs. If for some reason your oil filter didn't flow enough, wouldn't two in parallel be a better choice?

no fram for me, EVER, and this isn't a new thing. I have never used frame since seeing both insides.

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Originally Posted by Joe92GT (Post 2436858)

Actually, We don't have to worry about metal particles and such...........maybe we just won't use one at all!:rolleyes::D

I use the Wix .Wix makes most of the filters for Napa,just get the ones with the R in front of the part #They cheaper there also.

You can also get the fuel filters there,Theres a thread on the fuel filters here also.Ck out the fuel flow,gallons per minute

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ht=fuel+filter

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Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388 (Post 1582237)

I run the Napa /Wix filters. I did a little :rolleyes: research when I built my blower motors , Probably over kill and anal. but I know I don't have a fuel flow prob.

They have more flow capability's than most.

I have a different adapter than the merc stuff its a 1x14 thread.

Tere is some #'s to give ya an idea.
#3005 flows 15gpm has a 3 micron rating and also had a drain in it measures 7.3x3.6

#3604 flow 15gmp 8 microns 9.7x3.6 it bigger
3604xe has a 2 :eek: micron rating same flow

The XE series must have a different element inside for the smaller microns

For the fuel filter adapter base like Teague,Cp,Trick has a 1inch x 12 thread Teagues filter is a fram it was the worse.Trick uses the wix.dont remember on the CP

Part #'s
3418 flows 12-15GPM at 12 microns 8,419x3.698 about 8.00 at Napa Jobber

#3123 15gpm 12 micron measures 6.629 x3.698

they all are about the same dia . the length makes a differance in flow.

Napa Wix filter tech line 1800-949-6698

I ck with Teague and CP they rate theres at GPH Not GPM-Gallons Per Minute!!! So when they say it flows 140GPH it flows 2.33 gallons per minute

Hope this makes ya think

Rob :drink:

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Originally Posted by Joe92GT (Post 2436858)

If you filter clogs you have way bigger problems than what brand it is. More like which bearing it is and if the motor has that much material flowing through it its no going to matter what brand filter is on it.

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Originally Posted by MM1 (Post 2437559)

You took the words out of my mouth brother!:D

There was another thread on filters/Fram filters compared to some other brands a few months do a search.

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Originally Posted by MM1 (Post 2437559)

True,Like panning for gold in your oil pan:D

Ive really have never heard anybody having a oiling problems with big block Chevys.I guess its over kill/good insurance

I run the HP 4 filters on my personal boat as well as customers boats above 400 hp.

I just went out and checked the two that I have in my garage and the numbers match the recall.:(

I must have an old version of acrobat reader on this machine.
I tried to open it to answer my own question but no luck.

Wanted to see if it was just the 4, or if the 5 is also effected.

I use the 5 in my pickup all the time. (Used Mobil 1 in the boat tho) I change the oil in the truck frequently here at the house. I have had no problems with the 5 so far.
If the 5 is involved, I'll change it out.

I did once have a bosch that crushed when I put the filter wrnech on it, and it wasn't that overtightened.