lawn Tractor Oil filters

[smithph]

Picked up a box of lawn mower filters at a yard sale this weekend. All appear to fit the Briggs/Kohler/Kawasaki engines popular on lawn and garden tractors. All are ~ 2.3 inches in height except the NAPA Gold 1056 is ~ 2.8 inches. Observations: 1) The Briggs 696854 filter is made in India 2) The Kawasaki 49065-7007 filter is made in the USA appears to have a silicon ADBV and a baseplate common to Champion Labs filters. 3) WIX/NAPA 57035/1056 appear to be the same construction except for the height 2.3 vs 2.8.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

why would you need an ADBV on a briggs twin? Don't know just asking. I assume they have no hydraulics in the VT.

 

[Sayjac]

I just run the Napa Gold 1348 (Wix 51348) automotive application OF on Kohler engine ride on. Silicone adbv and I find significantly less expensive the OPE filters. But, I have room for the ~.75" extra length over the 5/1056.

 

[smithph]

Originally Posted By: Sayjac

I just run the Napa Gold 1348 (Wix 51348) automotive application OF on Kohler engine ride on. Silicone adbv and I find significantly less expensive the OPE filters. But, I have room for the ~.75" extra length over the 5/1056.

Good point on the extra length. My setup has a plastic shield that would cause the end of a ~ 3 inch filter to touch. Often thought of taking a hole saw to it and making room for a longer filter Sorry but cannot answer the questions as to why filters designed for air cooled engines have an ADBV.

 

[expat]

I have always used the very common 3614 type filter on these engines, the extra length makes it much easier to get a grip on the filter when changing, they are available anywhere and cost a fraction of what the standard filter costs. I know local landscape companies that do the same.

 

[jeepman3071]

I usually use the Napa Gold, but have the use the shorter one (like the Wix) on a few machines due to the longer filter not fitting. On my grandfather's Scag mower for example, the filter is right next to part of the frame. Using a longer filter is impossible since I can't even screw it on.

 

[dwendt44]

As the filters on lawn tractors and zero turn mowers sit horizontally, a ADBV would reduce the oil spill when removing them. The Fram filter that crosses for Briggs and Kawasaki mower engines is $4, but Wal-mart doesn't carry it IN STORE. Has to be ordered on line from a secondary supplier. My 2¢

 

[tnt31]

Just bought two Motorcraft FL-910S filters for my Briggs riders. I think the were $3.57 each at Walmart.

 

[mattwithcats]

Just got some white can (Wix) ST3600 filters for $1.50 each at Maul-Mart... 5 inches long verses three and a half for the 3614... Also a few ST8’s..

 

[smithph]

FYI, I had the opportunity to put my hands on and eyeball an ACDelco PF2210 and a Fram PH8172, both 2.7/2.8 inches in length. Both made in the USA and appear to be very similar in construction to the 2.3 inch Kawasaki filter (Champion Labs) minus the silicone ADBV.

 

[smithph]

Thought I would repost this list developed by Bill Kapaun back in the day.

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Bill Kapaun's Lawn Mower Oil Filters Cross Reference								
									
Length  Wix     Purolator  Hastings  Kohler   B&S     Baldwin  MotorCraft  AC     Fram
2.3"	57035	NA	   LF503     2805001  492932  B7165    N/A	   N/A    PF8170
2.7"	51056	L35310	   LF302     1205001  492056  B1410    N/A	   PF2210 PF8172
3.4"	51348	L10241	   LF157     5205002  491056  BT223    FL793	   PF53   PF3614
4.8"	51516	L20195	   LF134     277233   N/A     B243     FL400A	   PF56   PF3600
									
"Briggs/Kohler type" 3/4" X 16 threads 8-11 PSI Bypass Gasket 2.734"OD X2 .430"ID 0.226" thick	

 

[dwendt44]

Wal-mart doesn't carry the Fram PF8170/8172 in store. but most any store that carries oil filters will/should carry the PF3614. $4. My 2¢

 

[Egg_Head]

WM in Georgetown,SC has ST3614 on clearance for $.50 each, I picked up a few, left plenty for others.

 

[JTK]

Yep. Refer to good'ol Bill Kapauns's chart is my suggestion. That baby has gotten a LOT of use over the years here and elsewhere. If I don't have a filter on hand, I'll usually run the largest/longest that will safely and effectively fit. I currently have 3-4 "Champ" PF53 equivalents for my Craftsman rider with a 17.5hp Briggs that I bought off eBay cheap years ago. If you cut open one of those ~2.3" OEM length filters, the media end caps take up most of the space inside the filter, offering only a little strip of media. I'm sure that little strip is fine for these tiny engines, but I like the extra oil holding capacity offered by a physically larger filter.

 

[smithph]

Originally Posted By: smithph

Thought I would repost this list developed by Bill Kapaun back in the day.

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Bill Kapaun's Lawn Mower Oil Filters Cross Reference								
									
Length  Wix     Purolator  Hastings  Kohler   B&S     Baldwin  MotorCraft  AC     Fram
2.3"	57035	NA	   LF503     2805001  492932  B7165    N/A	   N/A    PH8170
2.7"	51056	L35310	   LF302     1205001  492056  B1410    N/A	   PF2210 PH8172
3.4"	51348	L10241	   LF157     5205002  491056  BT223    FL793	   PF53   PH3614
4.8"	51516	L20195	   LF134     277233   N/A     B243     FL400A	   PF56   PH3600
									
"Briggs/Kohler type" 3/4" X 16 threads 8-11 PSI Bypass Gasket 2.734"OD X2 .430"ID 0.226" thick	

Just noticed I fat fingered the Fram listings, sorry Bill. They should be PHxxxx not PFxxxx

 

[FastLane]

I use Fram PH7575. Im not sure why its never not mentioned. John Deere STX38.

 

[Danomite]

You mean nobody is going post how they always use the OEM filters so there won't be any warranty issues ?

 

[Eddie]

I use an OEM B&S filter on my JD with the 20 HP twin. I order from WM for ~ $7. Ed