2 Different Sized "Baldwin B2" Filters?

[miraCRD]

I'm confused. Went to order some Baldwin B2 (FL1A equivalent), and I am seeing two different sized filters both called Baldwin "B2". One looks like the traditional 1 qt. FL1A sized filter, and the other looks longer, possibly 2 qts.

If you google "Baldwin B2 oil filter" and then click the "Shopping" link at the top of the google page, you will see immediately what I am talking about.

This makes it confusing what you're going to get if you order online. For example, I am almost positive that I've gotten the regular 1 qt. size B2 at Grainger in the past, but now it looks like they only have the longer version available.

Anyone know why Baldwin would label 2 different filters with the same number? Or is something else going on here?

 

[Chris142]

You need to post a pic. Your Google link idea does not work for me.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I can't tell if there is a size difference ... I didn't see any dimensions called out on any of the "shopping" links. How are you concluding that there are two different sizes?

Did find this info:
http://www.bfwebexpress.com/popup.asp?p=2&n=B2

 

[miraCRD]

The link ZeeOSix provides looks like the size I'm after (1 qt).

These two links show something that looks much larger...

http://www.drillspot.com/products/466949/Baldwin_Filters_B2_Full-Flow_Lube_Filter?s=1

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/BALDWIN-FILTERS-FullFlow-Lube-Filter-2KXR7?Pid=search

But, now I am just thinking that the photos are not accurate, as the dimensions given are all right around the same (1 qt. size).

 

[Hemi426]

There is a Baldwin B2 and a Baldwin B2 HPG but I think they are the same size except the HPG filters down a lot more than the regular B2.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Originally Posted By: miraCRD
The link ZeeOSix provides looks like the size I'm after (1 qt).

These two links show something that looks much larger...



Can't go on "looks" of a photo ... need real dimensions to know what's going on.

Also, those photos do NOT have the model number on them. Many times vendors use a generic photo to "represent" the product.

 

[Dan55]

They make a B34 which is the short version of that filter. 5 13/32 vs3 7/8

 

[goodtimes]

Baldwin makes one B2, according to Baldwin. The google shopping results are wrong.

 

[Blaze]

Napa has two sizes of FL1A filters too. There is another manufacturer or two that makes a larger size FL1A filters. On the Ford site they frequently talk about them... (the larger FL1A filters).

 

[daman]

There are two B2 filters....the B2 and B2-HPG synthetic filter, both are the same size.