[C320-list] Perkins M30 Fuel Filter

[Warren Updike]

Good question. I think it's hard to know. When an authorized (Yanmar,
Perkins, Universal, etc.) dealer gives me a substitute part, I record that
for future reference. Otherwise, use the OEM part. I.e, Perkins oil filters
are easily twice the price of say NAPA; but, NAPA are generally quality
products and if referenced by a Perkins dealer, that's good enough for me. 
My oil filter has a bypass valve that insures oil flow even if the filter
becomes clogged.  Just picking a filter of the shelf that fits may not have
such a valve subjecting your engine to possibly costly repairs.
Better safe than sorry. 

-----Original Message-----
From: millers1 at aol.com [mailto:millers1 at aol.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 8:33 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com; c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 Fuel Filter


Just curious:  When using a non-OEM part (filters, impellors, etc) how does
one know /determine they meet the orginal OEM performance criteria (eg,
filtration level, pressure drop, cold start-up bypass, etc)?
Thx.   
Art   #680

-----Original Message-----
From: Donald Poole <dpoole15 at gmail.com>
To: c320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Mon, Jul 23, 2012 11:14 pm
Subject: [C320-list] Perkins M30 Fuel Filter


Anyone know the NAPA part number to replace PERKINS 130366020