First of all, yes I have looked through old threads to see if I can find the answer to my specific question; I can't.
Anyway, my dad is thinking about buying another zero turn mower, as our old one is worn out. Today he test drove a used 2010 Dixie Chopper. We like it a lot, and it's highly possible he's going to end up buying it.
So, here's my question: It's another ~ just under 3 inch (give or take) filter with 3/4" threads. Indeed there are a lot of filters that size to choose from, however, in comparing them, I found one small issue that I'm unsure of. The gasket size. Currently, the filter that is on the 27HP Briggs is a Napa 7035 (same as Wix 57035). I checked the area surrounding the filter for room for a longer filter of the same gasket and thread size. I know that a Napa 1056/Wix 51056 filter will fit.
However, both of those filters are over 10 dollars. All the cross references I've checked lead me to either the Wix 51348, or the Wix 51394. Apparently through looking at old threads, most people here have said that those two filters do cross reference just fine. But, only the 51348 has the exact same gasket size as the Napa 7035 that is on the mower currently. It has: ID: 2.430 inch; OD: 2.734. The other filter, the 51394, has: ID: 2.173 inch; OD: 2.475 inch.
My question also takes in mind that the 51348 is just at 3 inches long, but the 51394 is about half an inch longer. I know that a 3 inch long filter will fit, but I'm unsure if I'd have enough room for half an inch more...
So, essentially, I'm asking you all if the small discrepancy in gasket size, which is about a quarter of an inch, is too much; will the Wix 51348 gasket size fit in place of the Napa 7035/1056 gasket size?
If so, the 51348 is half the price, and I'd buy it. If not, I'll just buy the more expensive 7035 or 1056 filter.
Thanks in advance.
~ Triton
Anyway, my dad is thinking about buying another zero turn mower, as our old one is worn out. Today he test drove a used 2010 Dixie Chopper. We like it a lot, and it's highly possible he's going to end up buying it.
So, here's my question: It's another ~ just under 3 inch (give or take) filter with 3/4" threads. Indeed there are a lot of filters that size to choose from, however, in comparing them, I found one small issue that I'm unsure of. The gasket size. Currently, the filter that is on the 27HP Briggs is a Napa 7035 (same as Wix 57035). I checked the area surrounding the filter for room for a longer filter of the same gasket and thread size. I know that a Napa 1056/Wix 51056 filter will fit.
However, both of those filters are over 10 dollars. All the cross references I've checked lead me to either the Wix 51348, or the Wix 51394. Apparently through looking at old threads, most people here have said that those two filters do cross reference just fine. But, only the 51348 has the exact same gasket size as the Napa 7035 that is on the mower currently. It has: ID: 2.430 inch; OD: 2.734. The other filter, the 51394, has: ID: 2.173 inch; OD: 2.475 inch.
My question also takes in mind that the 51348 is just at 3 inches long, but the 51394 is about half an inch longer. I know that a 3 inch long filter will fit, but I'm unsure if I'd have enough room for half an inch more...
So, essentially, I'm asking you all if the small discrepancy in gasket size, which is about a quarter of an inch, is too much; will the Wix 51348 gasket size fit in place of the Napa 7035/1056 gasket size?
If so, the 51348 is half the price, and I'd buy it. If not, I'll just buy the more expensive 7035 or 1056 filter.
Thanks in advance.
~ Triton
