oil filter. opinions..what would you folks do???

Anonymous-0 · Sep 1, 2009

My little tractor has a canister type oil filter that you wash with solvent when you change the oil. Was at a show this weekend and saw some with a spin on filter. Turns out someone is making the block that replaces the cartridge type and takes a spin on. Forgetting the fact that it is no longer original (doesn't look so bad though), would there be any advantages to a spin on over the washout type other than time saved? Or does the washout type have the advantage?

Thoughts??

Thanks, Dave

Ron in NS · Sep 1, 2009

I'm no expert, but I'd say that the spin on filters made today are far superior to the old wash out and reuse types. I wouldn't give it a second thought, if it's more of a "use" machine than a "show" one.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 1, 2009

costs about 50 bucks but looks like factory and would dam sure encourage me to change the oil more often...... Think I'll do it then.

Thanks, Dave

Anonymous-0 · Sep 1, 2009

Spin on filters have very thin walls.I put a conversion on a Ford car in the mid 50s.A stone struck the corner of the can, started a leak.Not gonna find one on my tractor.Filter gets hit by limbs in the woods.The can that failed was .010 thick.I dont mind washing the filter can once a year.50 bucks can be spent elsewhere on the tractor.

RodinNS · Sep 1, 2009

I'd be converting it and then put a FleetGuard filter on it.
Life is too short to screw around with leaking gaskets on those damn old cannisters.

Rod

souNdguy · Sep 1, 2009

what machine are we talking about?

soundguy

kenstrac · Sep 1, 2009

the only thing that I would be concerned with is flow both new and after 10-20-30-50Hrs and does the pump have enough pressure and volume to overcome that type of filter.

Brian Jasper co. Ia · Sep 1, 2009

Is this on a MM? I've seen on the MM boards where people ask where they can get replacement filter cartridges since the big filter manufacturers quit making them. Some have reported increased oil pressure with a modern spin on filter conversion most likely due to lower filter restriction.

504-2 · Sep 1, 2009

Just thinking out loud, if you used a small outside diameter filter you could put your empty canister over it and it would still look stock.

Loren in MN · Sep 2, 2009

Is it A Minneapolis Moline?
I have spin-on adapters for the R/Z Molines for $30 plus shipping. Been making them for almost 1 1/2 years now. Not any problems reported. I'd switch to a spin-on if possible as you will no longer have a leaking canister bolt as some tractors do.
On the Molines, when painted yellow, the spin-on looks just like the canister.
Good luck, ride happy.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2009

(quoted from post at 11:46:00 09/01/09) what machine are we talking about?

soundguy

Dave

Anonymous-0 · Sep 2, 2009

Just got a quote back for 150 Euro (about 200 bucks). Guess the guy that told me 50 bucks was FOS...I can wash a lot of filters and buy plenty of orings for that money................. I'll watch ebay for awhile.....

Dave

souNdguy · Sep 2, 2009

is it actually a washable element.. or a replaceable cartridge?

soundguy

greygoat · Sep 2, 2009

In the back of the big NAPA filter catalog, (Sears catalog size) there are a number of
conversion blocks. You just have to know your
threads and spacing. They come as a kit, with
the proper gaskets, etc.. Also BALDWIN filters
have them in their catalog also, and maybe some
of the others. And they recommend a spin-on
replacement element. The last one that I purchased
used a Ford F-150 element, but I put one on a
Chevrolet 1/2 ton, in order to put on a larger
element, remote mounted in front of the radiater,
for better oil cooling, and the adapter was for
the standard mount, then hydraulic hoses, (I used
Aeroquip FC-300 for its high heat, hot oil
compatibility)went to the new head and element.
The new element had the same threads as the OEM,
but was longer, more filter material, more
filtering capacity.

Mike M · Sep 2, 2009

I'd surely think that can has a replacement element in it or at least you could get one instead of one you wash out.
Many makers of cars and equipment have went back to the can type filters for some reason ?

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