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

[Christian]

If it helps, TransAtlantic Diesel recommended the NAPA Gold 1348 filters to
me, and what I've always been using.
Christian Caperton
1994 C320 #138
Monroe Harbor, Chicago, IL

On Fri, Sep 13, 2019 at 6:42 AM Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com> wrote:

> 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
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