Kohler oil filter replacement

[reno13]

I would like to know if anyone has switched from the Kohler filter (KH-12-050-08) to an automotive filter. Thanks Eric

 

[evilpeanut]

The AC Delco PF53 replaces one of the Kohler filters. I am not sure which one but I believe there is a pretty big difference between the two Kohler filters I have seen. You should be able to tell by looking at it.

 

[evilpeanut]

Sorry Reno..I kinda missed answering your question. I have run a Delco PF53 on my Snapper garden tractor with a Kohler engine for about four years with no problems. $3 beats $10 for the Kohler filter any day in my book.

 

[Propflux01]

I use a 6607 Stupertech in place of my $10 Tecumseh....works fine.

 

[Bror Jace]

reno13, you might have luck taking your Kohler filter and part number to a NAPA store and seeing what they have. Their filters are WIX (very good: $3-$6) and I have had good luck with them matching up obscure applications ... like lawn & garden equipment.

--- Bror Jace

 

[Bror Jace]

Oh, and I tried this cross reference from Baldwin:

http://www.baldwinfilters.com/catalog.html

Typing in your part number (with no dashes) I get a cross-reference of Baldwin B7165:

http://catalog.baldwinfilter.com/PartSpecification.asp?URL=PartEntry.asp&partnumber=B7165

Hastings might also have a filter for this application since they are the same company as Baldwin.

--- Bror Jace

 

[Bror Jace]

Yep, Hastings has their LF503 which is the same filter as that Baldwin 7165:

http://catalog.hastingsfilters.com/PartSpecification.asp?URL=PartEntry.asp&partnumber=LF503

--- Bror Jace

 

[smeltjr]

Bror, actually what I did was just that. I have a sears kohler command 16hp. went to baldwin site and typed in oem kohler #. that filter gave cross references to other vehicles that the same baldwin filter fit-one was a chrysler, but i do not remember which one. went to napa site and got filter for that chrysler went to napa and bought and i've been running it so far this season with no issues. its a napa gold. went to go check the # on it outside, but it is turned at just the wrong angle. better filter for $6-7 less.

 

[Bill Kapaun]

Here's a list of Briggs/Kohler filters-
"Briggs type"
3/4" X 16 threads
Gasket 2.734"OD 2.430"ID 0.226" thick
Length inches Wix Purolator Hastings Fram Kohler B&S Baldwin JD TEC MotorCraft
2.3" 57035 NA LF503 NA 2805001 492932 B7165 ? 36563 NA
2.7" 51056 L35310 LF302 PH8172 1205001 492932 B1410 AM125424 36262 NA
3.4" 51348 L10241 LF157 PH7575 5205002 491056 BT223 AM101207 ? FL793
4.8" 51516 L20195 LF134 PH3600 NA NA B243 ? ? FL400

[ April 17, 2004, 06:07 AM: Message edited by: Bill Kapaun ]