The Kohler filters I've used in the past weren't anything special. Nitrile valve and looked very much like your run of the mill jobber filter... Same with other OPE branded filters from Briggs, etc.
Kohler Oil Filter Alternatives?
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So, Cubs with the twin cylinder Kohler cannot fit a 3614 style filter. Yes, it will "fit" but you will eventually get rub and a dent on the filter.
I did try and get a slightly shorter filter from Napa (forget part number, it's for a '95 Tacoma 2.7L) when I did my last Fall service.
It too now has a dent.
The only filter I've had work that didn't break the bank is a Baldwin B7165, around $8 off Rock Auto.
I did try and get a slightly shorter filter from Napa (forget part number, it's for a '95 Tacoma 2.7L) when I did my last Fall service.
It too now has a dent.
The only filter I've had work that didn't break the bank is a Baldwin B7165, around $8 off Rock Auto.
This should work, Same by-pass pressure release rating as the XG3614.
Incredible Donaldson synthetic filtration 17 micron rating.
The gasket OD/ID dimensions are equivalent.
https://shop.donaldson.com/store/en-us/product/P551132/69772
https://shop.donaldson.com/store/en-us/product/P550335/20287
$10
https://www.fleetpride.com/parts/donaldson-lube-filter-p551132
Incredible Donaldson synthetic filtration 17 micron rating.
The gasket OD/ID dimensions are equivalent.
https://shop.donaldson.com/store/en-us/product/P551132/69772
https://shop.donaldson.com/store/en-us/product/P550335/20287
$10
https://www.fleetpride.com/parts/donaldson-lube-filter-p551132
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If there's room I'll use something like a longer fram FE3600 and just leave it on there forever. Plus I think they're like $12 at Walmart.
That's an interesting steering design...So, Cubs with the twin cylinder Kohler cannot fit a 3614 style filter. Yes, it will "fit" but you will eventually get rub and a dent on the filter.
I did try and get a slightly shorter filter from Napa (forget part number, it's for a '95 Tacoma 2.7L) when I did my last Fall service.
It too now has a dent.
The only filter I've had work that didn't break the bank is a Baldwin B7165, around $8 off Rock Auto.
My grandfather's Scag mower with a Kohler V-Twin needs the shorter filter also because there is a frame support right behind the filter. I've found the AC Delco PF2210, that Baldwin, and the Kawasaki 49065-0721 to fit perfect and be decent quality for the price. I just bought a case of the Kawasaki filters since I use so many filters and got them for a good deal on ebay.
Those filters seem to work fine on the Cubs, as well as Fram PH8172 (amazon).
Filter dent test!So, Cubs with the twin cylinder Kohler cannot fit a 3614 style filter. Yes, it will "fit" but you will eventually get rub and a dent on the filter.
I did try and get a slightly shorter filter from Napa (forget part number, it's for a '95 Tacoma 2.7L) when I did my last Fall service.
It too now has a dent.
The only filter I've had work that didn't break the bank is a Baldwin B7165, around $8 off Rock Auto.
Seriously only an idiot with a 4 year degree would put a steering linkage that close to an oil filter. On my cheap junk Craftsman the linkages mostly run completely under the frame.
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I'm seriously thinking about covering the FE3600 on my mower with hammer dents and running it like that till it rusts or starts leaking. Not just a few dents, a hilarious number of dents, completely ridiculous and over the top.Yea, I did it so yous guys don't have to!
Champ PH2835XL baby!
Recently picked up from Amazon a Lube Finer PH3656 that seems to be made for mower applications with needed low profile.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049LUSE4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049LUSE4
Another cross reference to use for these OPE filters is a filter that will fit a Yugo. Maybe I'm showing my age with that reference, but it is an application that is easy to remember.
For those curious: Yugo Wiki page
My John Deere lawn tractor doesn't really have a length restriction due to the steering arms being below the frame, so the 51348 size fits fine.
For those curious: Yugo Wiki page
My John Deere lawn tractor doesn't really have a length restriction due to the steering arms being below the frame, so the 51348 size fits fine.
My Cub Cadet XT1 hasn't had any issued so far with the Champ XL or Royal Purple version. Control arms are in line with the filter but they are at least an inch away even at max tilt.
A nubby little ph3656 seems like it would last a year or 2 depending on numbers of hours per year.
A mid size 3614 should last at least 2 years.
Something extra long like a full size car filter such as a PH3600, fe3600, mobile 107a should last several years.
I ran a Mobil1 107a for 2 years and when I finally changed the oil and cut the filter open the media still looked fairly white.
I only changed it because the lable started to shred.
A mid size 3614 should last at least 2 years.
Something extra long like a full size car filter such as a PH3600, fe3600, mobile 107a should last several years.
I ran a Mobil1 107a for 2 years and when I finally changed the oil and cut the filter open the media still looked fairly white.
I only changed it because the lable started to shred.
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