[C320-list] Oil filter for Yanmar 3GM30F-YEU

[Bruce Stumpp]

Scott, 

I also got this surprise a couple of weeks ago when I purchased and replaced
my oil filter.  The worker at our marina who I consider to be dependable and
knowledgeable said he contacted Yanmar directly and confirmed the
discontinuation and replacement with the smaller filter.  I don't have the
numbers in front of me but suspect you have the correct replacement.  The
smaller size of the replacement is considerable so I will probably change it
more often.  

Bruce Stumpp
 #647, Adventure
Frog Mortar Creek, MD



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Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:37:14 -0500
From: Scott Thompson <sthompson at toad.net>
Subject: [C320-list] Oil filter for Yanmar 3GM30F-YEU
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I recently purchased the Yanmar spare parts kit for my 1999 Yanmar 
3GM30F (European model).  When I inventoried the kit I found that the 
oil filter in the kit is different from what I've used in the past.  The 
kit has Yanmar part number 119305-35151 while in past years I've used 
Yanmar part number 119660-35150.  When I called the dealer who sold me 
the kit (Bay Shore Marine in Annapolis) they told me that the older 
model has been discontinued and that I have the right filter in my new 
kit.  He said that Yanmar has changed their filter designs so as to 
standardize across several engine lines.

But the new filter has considerably different dimensions than the old, 
making me skeptical of this advice.  The new filter is quite a bit 
smaller than the old one, for example.  However the mounting surfaces 
are sufficiently similar that it might be possible to install it on my 
engine.  Does anyone know from experience whether I'm getting good or 
bad advice on this?  I already changed the oil filter on my engine this 
Fall, so won't have an opportunity to actually check the new filter 
until next year.

Scott Thompson
Surprise, 653