Doug, I'd do some more research first. I found several articles supporting K&N products. However, none seemed to have data.
Dennis C. On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 5:33 PM, svpegasus38 via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Very interesting article. Taking the k & n filters off this week. > > > > Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device > Doug Mountjoy > POYC > Pegasus > Lf38 > > -------- Original message -------- > From: "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 3/4/17 12:57 (GMT-08:00) > To: Paul Wyand <miatap...@gmail.com> > Cc: "Dennis C." <capt...@gmail.com>, CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Air filter for Kubota based diesels > > Paul, that's interesting. More research turned up this: > > http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html > > Doesn't speak highly of K&N filters. Hmmmm. > > Dennis C. > > On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 1:01 PM, Paul Wyand <miatap...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> For a road going car I would not use a K&N filter, as they let too much >> dirt through, though for an on-board marine diesel, I see no issues. Likely >> better than the original. I know on gas motors they require a metal flame >> arrester, but that is not required on a diesel. >> >> On Sat, Mar 4, 2017 at 10:42 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> I was ordering some onboard spare parts for my Universal 25XPB diesel >>> when I couldn't find a part number for the foam pre-filter element that >>> goes on the outside of the metal air intake screem assembly. In my >>> research I found a thread about an OEM metal intake screen assembly that >>> had deteriorated and spun off some small metal parts. Not good. I >>> inspected my intake screen and it looked good. However, it gave me a bit of >>> concern. >>> >>> A new metal air screen assembly is >$70. >>> >>> A bit more probing on the Web turned up a nice comforting solution for >>> 1/2 the price. A non-metal air filter made by K&N. The RU-2450 has a 1.75 >>> inch ID which fits the smaller Kubota diesels. I measured the intake for >>> my Universal 25XPB at 1.75 inches. It apparently will fit the M25 and M30 >>> diesels also but measure your intake to be sure. >>> >>> https://www.amazon.com/RU-2450-Universal-Rubber-Filter/dp/B00062YQRA >>> >>> I've used K&N permanent air filters on my car and trucks for years. Why >>> not Touche's diesel? I already use a K&N oil filter on it. >>> >>> The very favorable reviews on the Amazon listing specifically mention >>> Kubota based diesels. A couple mention noise reduction also. >>> >>> Just an FYI for those of you that have Kubota based diesels. :) >>> >>> Dennis C. >>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>> Mandeville, LA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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