And there is a lot of diagnostic information in that debris that gets trapped on the filter... quantity, size, shape and elemental composition of debris particles is widely used to assess internal condition of lubricated components...filter debris analysis is widely used especially on military equipment like aircraft engines and gearboxes...the science is called tribology
Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, *Alianna* Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Sun, Nov 9, 2014 at 5:46 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > The link below is probably the most comprehensive comparison of oil > filters I've ever found. It is a really good article for learning what > makes a good oil filter and why Fram is widely considered junk. After > reading this article I started cutting open my used oil filters to make > sure they were "built right". As a result I have a lot of confidence in > the build quality of Yanmar (OEM) filters. > > > http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/engine/129-1202-oil-filter-comparison-fodder/ > > With the wix and fram cross referance websites you can find a lot of > manufacturer specs. From that you can also find larger filters (diameter x > length ~ media surface area) that will fit your application. I have found > filters for both my cars that are 25-50% larger allowing for more captured > contaminants before the bypass valve starts to open. > > Josh > On Nov 8, 2014 5:51 PM, "Eric Frank via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> I remember a discussion about which brands of oil filters were better >> (and worse). In the days I changed the filter in my car myself, I always >> used Fram because it was easy to find, but I remember from this list that >> was not a good make. Suggestions? This is for a 1980’s Perkins 30 HP >> diesel, probably less than 20 hours per year. >> >> Eric Frank >> Cat's Paw >> C&C 35 Mk II >> Mattapoisett, MA >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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