[C320-list] Oil Filter for Perkins M30 Engine?

[Jeff Smith]

Dave,

I have two NAPA filters listed for the Perkins M30. I have the NAPA 1361 or the NAPA Gold 1348. I put the NAPA Gold 1348 on last oil change without incident. For what it is worth regarding Fram, I will say I have used these almost all of my life across all my applications. I have never had an issue with them on my automobiles. I currently drive either a 2003 CRV with 215K miles or a 2006 Ridgeline with 216K miles (both bought new) and I have only used Fram filters. In fact, I put a Fram TG filter on my wife's CRV on Sunday.

Jeff
1994, #121

On 9/11/19, 3:28 AM, "C320-list on behalf of Dave Hupe" <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com on behalf of hoopdtwo at yahoo.com> wrote:

    I have used a FRAM PH2951 oil filter since I bought my 1994 boat based on guidance from association members.  However, recently I've read a good bit of reviews that say Fram filters are junk now (although I've used them all my life without incident). So, I wanted to use a better filter.
    I believe I read that others were using NAPA Gold 1348 oil filters.  I went to my local NAPA store today and they said NAPA 1348 was not the cross-reference for FRAM PH2951 that I had been using.  Instead, they said that NAPA Gold 1394 is the cross-reference. 
    The NAPA 1394 is smaller in outer diameter and height than the NAPA 1348 recommended by others. 
    As an aside, I inherited some Microgard MGL51394 oil filters from the previous owner.  It is more like the smaller size of the NAPA 1394 filter that the store says is the cross-reference for FRAM PH2951. 
    Can any of you others with older boats and Perkins M30 engines tell me what oil filter you use (without actually getting a Perkins filter)?
    Dave Hupe
    1994 Cat320 (#32)
    Holland, MI