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02-08-2011 | 09:32 AM

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sailheli

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Baldwin Racing Filter is much Better product for your engine

Baldwin Filter B279

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Descriptions: Full-Flow Lube Spin-on

Notes: Can be used in racing applications.

Contains: Anti-Drainback Valve
20 PSID By-Pass Valve

Fits: Mercruiser Marine

Replaces: GMC 6438868

Thread: 13/16-16

O.D.: 3 11/16 (93.7)

Length: 5 11/32 (135.7)

I. Gskt.: G383-B

UPC: 7 91440 00341 5

02-08-2011 | 11:38 AM

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ThisIsLivin

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From: Cheboygan, MI

If you have the room, I use an Amsoil EAO76, it's 7.87" tall. It is certainly more then $8, but I run Amsoil synthetic oil two seasons.

02-08-2011 | 02:35 PM

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thirdchildhood

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From: Clarkston, Michigan

I use the Wix racing filter # 51060R They are $11.29 at the local Napa.

I have also read bad things about Fram.

02-08-2011 | 02:40 PM

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thirdchildhood

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HOLD EVERYTHING!....This thread is 9 years old....WTF?

Hey, sailheli, do you have some special interest in pushing "Baldwin Filters?" Just wondering....

Last edited by thirdchildhood; 02-08-2011 at 02:42 PM.

02-08-2011 | 04:56 PM

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07DominatorSS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nofreeboard

Does anyone know the comparable Fram or other quality brand oil filter number that replaces the standard remote mounted Mercruiser oil filter? I have 330hp -454's and have been using the Mercruiser filters, but at 8 bucks a pop. I think the Frams are as good or better at half the price. Thanks.

Fram is the worst filter money can buy. When it comes to a filter, you get what you pay for!

02-09-2011 | 07:11 AM

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ezstriper

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From: Fredericksburg, Va

some remote adpters use ford filters and not GM's

02-09-2011 | 03:47 PM

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motorz

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From: Detroit, MI

WIX is the best filter.

02-09-2011 | 04:09 PM

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paul buckner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BillR

DON'T USE A FRAM, they suck.
This may help:

Oil Filter
FYI:The thread type on the filter is 13/16-16.
Fram:PH5,PH13, HP4
Pureolator: L34631
Purolator Pure One: PL34631 (prefered)
AC: PF1218 AC Delco pf35, pf1218
Motorcraft: FL-12A
NAPA: 1060
Wix: 51060, 51061
K&N: HP3002 (prefered)
Amsoil: SDF-24
Hastings: LF279
Fleetguard: LF653
Mobil 1: M1-302 (prefered)

Would this list be the same for a 2001 mec 496ho thanks