Is there anything special about these stubby B&S filters?

[Slick]

Only if you want it to be black instead of white like a SuperTech will be.
I've pointed a non contact thermometer at the oil filter on my mower after cutting the entire yard nonstop, and it's incredible how hot it ISN'T. I think their claims of designed around higher temps are doo-doo.

Coltron_Actual

Do you recall what the outside oil filter can surface temperature was and what the outside air temperature was.


I am always concerned using the plastic/nylon E-core filters on air cooled engines due to the possibility of the plastic/nylon getting soft and not supporting the filter media.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I am always concerned using the plastic/nylon E-core filters on air cooled engines due to the possibility of the plastic/nylon getting soft and not supporting the filter media.

I'm sure the engineers took that into account, and the nylon Ecore center tube can take the oil temps on air cooled engines.

 

[Coltron_Actual]

Coltron_Actual

Do you recall what the outside oil filter can surface temperature was and what the outside air temperature was.


I am always concerned using the plastic/nylon E-core filters on air cooled engines due to the possibility of the plastic/nylon getting soft and not supporting the filter media.

I don't remember the exact number but it was just to the point of being uncomfortable to grasp for very long, the interweb says that's no more than 140°F. And depending on your engine, the entire cam or at least a gear somewhere is probably nylon. Nylon 66 melts at 515° F.

The oil temp seemed a lot lower temp than what is displayed in my TGDI 2.0L Jeep. Of course that could be taking the temperature of the oil after it's left the turbo, or somewhere else more consequential. The oil filter on the mower is going to be on the "cool side" of the oil's travels. Taken from the sump, through the filter, and pushed through the journals (or at least that's what my engine's service manual shows).

 

[Lockasiam]

Just replaced yet another B&S filter with a 3614 Supertech. White can bling

 

[MParr]

Go GREEN or go home.

That green paint is super expensive.

 

[Slick]

I don't remember the exact number but it was just to the point of being uncomfortable to grasp for very long, the interweb says that's no more than 140°F. And depending on your engine, the entire cam or at least a gear somewhere is probably nylon. Nylon 66 melts at 515° F.

The oil temp seemed a lot lower temp than what is displayed in my TGDI 2.0L Jeep. Of course that could be taking the temperature of the oil after it's left the turbo, or somewhere else more consequential. The oil filter on the mower is going to be on the "cool side" of the oil's travels. Taken from the sump, through the filter, and pushed through the journals (or at least that's what my engine's service manual shows).

Coltron_Actual

Good information on the Nylon66 melting temps. Based on that there seems to be plenty of margin from say a 220F oil temp range. Many automotive applications I have seen with oil coolers, the oil temp in the sump is close to coolant temps.

I will have to ask my son to return my non contact infrared thermometer and start checking the filter can temps on 95F days when mowing heavy grass.

Thanks

Slick

 

[Slick]

Just replaced yet another B&S filter with a 3614 Supertech. White can bling

Lockasiam

I can be color blind when saving money on a filter that work just fine.

Plus it is easier to see oil seepage on a white filter than a black filter. Improved oil leak detection

 

[53' Stude]

Other than being guaranteed to fit, is there any other benefit to paying 14 dollars for these? I always replace them with a cheap ST3614 ($3.84)

Not really.