Fram FE3614 C&P 2.6k mi

[Glenda W.]

How much was the media disturbed before that 1st photo was taken? There is a big gap on the right side. Also, hard to say what every filter model in the Endurance line has for a gap between the center tube and media cartridge without inspecting may models. It could vary between models for some reason. Based on the manufacturing QA is these days, it might even vary between filters of the same model depending on manufacturing variances.

It was disturbed with my hacksaw for sure. The gap was where my saw got caught. The amount of force I put on the wire backed media would have crushed any non backed.

 

[ZeeOSix]

It was disturbed with my hacksaw for sure.

You need a real filter cutter. Cheap on eBay or even on Amazon these days.

 

[siriusc1024]

It was disturbed with my hacksaw for sure. The gap was where my saw got caught. The amount of force I put on the wire backed media would have crushed any non backed.

Lol disturbed by the hacksaw.

Wire backed wouldn't need to be suspended away necessarily. Pure filter media would.

 

[skaughtz]

You need a real filter cutter. Cheap on eBay or even on Amazon these days.

I just grabbed one of the $15/16 versions from Amazon. The first was defective and wouldn't torque. The replacement works good. You get what you pay for but it is easier than a hacksaw.