So I was curious about a couple different filters. Had heard good things about the Fram Titanium at AAP so picked up a couple 3614’s. Also grabbed a couple Donaldson P551132’s for the same application due to being a fan of their Synteq media from my power plant days.
Before cutting anything I did the old ADBV “blow” test. Hands down the Fram Ti won that. No matter how hard I tried to blow through the exit port, that thing sealed right up. Worst was the Donaldson. You’ll see why during the pics but the entire inner filter assembly was warped. I’m sure this is what was causing the massive leak by. The Fram Endurance & Amsoil both had what I would call minor leak by. Not a perfect seal but not a drastic amount that I could blow through either.
Also, I apologize for the messy work space & cramped area. I’m working on the Bronco & it’s not mobile right now. It’s pretty much in the way of my bench & storage area so things are starting to pile up as other projects are worked on.
On to the pics & media measurement:
Donaldson:
48 pleats plus the crimp
42.5” long
1.5” width between caps
Fram Ti
47 + crimp
1.7/8” width
54” long
The Fram Ti center section literally fell apart. There was hardly any glue holding the media to the bottom cap and the tube and lower cap even wiggled prior to cutting. Also noticed no more pink OG media or wire backing. This one was 51st day of 2023 construction.
I’ll need to continue in next post
Before cutting anything I did the old ADBV “blow” test. Hands down the Fram Ti won that. No matter how hard I tried to blow through the exit port, that thing sealed right up. Worst was the Donaldson. You’ll see why during the pics but the entire inner filter assembly was warped. I’m sure this is what was causing the massive leak by. The Fram Endurance & Amsoil both had what I would call minor leak by. Not a perfect seal but not a drastic amount that I could blow through either.
Also, I apologize for the messy work space & cramped area. I’m working on the Bronco & it’s not mobile right now. It’s pretty much in the way of my bench & storage area so things are starting to pile up as other projects are worked on.
On to the pics & media measurement:
Donaldson:
48 pleats plus the crimp
42.5” long
1.5” width between caps
Fram Ti
47 + crimp
1.7/8” width
54” long
The Fram Ti center section literally fell apart. There was hardly any glue holding the media to the bottom cap and the tube and lower cap even wiggled prior to cutting. Also noticed no more pink OG media or wire backing. This one was 51st day of 2023 construction.
I’ll need to continue in next post