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

[Lockasiam]

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)

 

[Zee09]

Should be some cut on here.
I cut a few of the exact and nothing special

 

[FowVay]

They are absolutely nothing special and are most certainly overpriced. They are shaped to fit the application and that's about all that would make them a consideration.

In my modest opinion, they're way overpriced and not worth the effort to purchase.

 

[Boomer]

In reference to the higher temperatures, perhaps they use a different glue internally.

 

[fantastic]

The ones I've seen are just a Champ made filter.

 

[Lockasiam]

They are shaped to fit the application and that's about all that would make them a consideration.

This was the only possible reason I could think of

 

[cptbarkey]

There are certain OEM filters built to a high spec, briggs not not one of them and after market is better and cheaper.

 

[Coltron_Actual]

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.

 

[zzyzzx]

Nothing special. There is a C&P in YouTube for a John Deere that's internally exactly the same as a Fram.
I have an application where the space is a consideration, so I am buying this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Hipa-951-12690-751-12690-Craftsman-Troy-Bilt/dp/B0DMV9T99T/
Because I can't go any taller and it's only 2" tall.
No real info on Hipa brand filters, but their other stuff gets good reviews.
The competing NAPA filter is $20. Totally not worth it.

 

[Lockasiam]

Only if you want it to be black instead of white like a SuperTech will be.

here's a solution

 

[Lockasiam]

I have an application where the space is a consideration, so I am buying this one

pic?

 

[Coltron_Actual]

here's a solution

View attachment 279374

I'm ashamed to admit I've thought of doing it

 

[Lockasiam]

I'm ashamed to admit I've thought of doing it

maybe even red for racing

 

[zzyzzx]

pic?

It's a lot like the one pictures in the TY video

How to change oil and oil filter for lawn mower Craftsman 1000​

by Keral Cowboy
Not directly linking because of potential forum rule violations.

When you see it the oil filter is pointing to a rear tire. There is just not a lot of clearance there to fit in a much taller oil filter.

 

[Lockasiam]

forum rule violations.

video links violate rules?

 

[zzyzzx]

video links violate rules?

If there is a curse word said in the video, yes. I'm not sure about the comments. So, unless you have the time to listen to every word in the video before doing a direct link, post a reference to the video instead of a link. I suspect that the specific video I am referencing would be OK, but I am at work and don't have headphones to make sure. I'm not the only person here no longer directly posting or linking videos. Sometimes I do post screen shots like this:

As you can see installed, there is not a lot of extra room there before the filter would hit the tire, and the filter points right at the tire:

So it's a matter if you feel comfortable closing that gap with a taller oil filter just to save a small amount of money and maybe purchase locally.

 

[Coltron_Actual]

maybe even red for racing

Baldwin B33 is red!

 

[ZeeOSix]

Other than being guaranteed to fit, is there any other benefit to paying 14 dollars for these?

Filter: $4
B&S Sticker: $10
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Total: $14

 

[KCJeep]

Go GREEN or go home.

 

[Lockasiam]

If there is a curse word said in the video

I’ve almost said bad words in my threads but stopped myself. If we’re all adults I don’t really see the harm in it? But oh well not my decision