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marcb
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Username: marcb

Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2010
Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 06:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

an odd question for a first post, but here goes:

Is it a good idea to change a replaceable element type oil filter for a spin on 10 micron hydraulic filter?
assuming that the flow rate of the engine has been taken into account, I'm wondering would a filter element intended for hydraulic oil usage be capable of filtering diesel engine oil?
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larry_from_maryland
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Username: larry_from_maryland

Post Number: 413
Registered: 07-2003


Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 01:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Most guys try to get a filter for an engine not a hydrolic filter. Lots of filters will fit on the same base. Some places like napa have conversion kits. Most full flow engine filters will have a bypass so the engine gets oil if the filter is plugged. Hydrolic filters don't allways have that.Lots of people have made the change to spin on.
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marcb
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Username: marcb

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Registered: 05-2010
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 04:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi, thanks, I guess I should have said that the previous owner of the boat has already done this.

I'm wondering if it is ok to leave it as it is, or would it be a better idea to replace it with something more appropriate?

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