Who has the thickest can?

[lbhsbz]

I used to run Fram Racing oil filters (year ago) and they had a pretty stout can.

Here's the dimensions of everything they offer....if you can find one, this might be a good bet.

https://www.fram.com/products/oil-filters/racing

 

[IndyIan]

Searching Baldwin high pressure hydraulic filters I found that komatsu filter.
EBay knock of filters around $35 or a wix or Baldwin around $80.
Might try one of those. No one lists burst pressure.

https://www.donaldson.com/en-us/engine/filters/products/hydraulics/assemblies/hmk03/
It seems an aluminum housing filter is a medium pressure hydraulic filter, designed to work in the 200-300-1000 psi range and with burst pressures in the 800-2000 psi range. It seems for Donaldson, all their high pressure hydraulic filters are cartridges and housings, which makes sense, as you need a serious 3-4" diameter pipe to hold 3000 psi for working pressures, with a 6000psi burst rating.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

No one asked the OP what his mystery project is.

Ill guess headlight or taillight bucket ...

 

[Coaster4534]

Sounds like the can might be aluminum too?
Might not work as I need to weld it.

 

[SC Maintenance]

No one asked the OP what his mystery project is.

Ill guess headlight or taillight bucket ...

Its your Christmas present. Quit asking.

 

[TC]

Google "vintage oil filter canister." VERY thickwall.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

I have some more likely guesses, but don't wish to unnecessarily attract the attention of them three letter alphabet dudes ...

 

[Coaster4534]

I used to run Fram Racing oil filters (year ago) and they had a pretty stout can.

Here's the dimensions of everything they offer....if you can find one, this might be a good bet.

https://www.fram.com/products/oil-filters/racing

I ordered a farm racing hp6a and a wix racing filter. We'll see tomorrow.

I have some more likely guesses, but don't wish to unnecessarily attract the attention of them three letter alphabet dudes ...

Definitely not, your first guess was closer.
I don't want to derail the thread yet, I'll say what it is later. It's kind of silly.

 

[Astro14]

The thickness of the sheet metal in the Baldwin is 0.020”. Just cut one open, put the micrometer on it. Thinner than I imagined, but I have no basis for comparison.

 

[Coaster4534]

I think I found what I'm looking for in stainless, browsing McMaster as usual.
https://www.mcmaster.com/product/45735K279
I'm making a custom exhaust mushroom cap.
I'm still curious about the racing filters, I'll cut them open anyways.

 

[ZeeOSix]

I'm making a custom exhaust mushroom cap.

To keep the mice out?

 

[Coaster4534]

To keep the mice out?

Mainly water.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Mainly water.

Farmers just use an old tin can.

 

[Coaster4534]

Farmers just use an old tin can.

But it blows away once you crank it over
I know myself enough to know I'll forget the can during a rain storm.
Yes I know about flapper caps but the noise of it rattling around bother me.

 

[Deadlight]

You have a part number?
Want to check size

26300-35503 for my application

 

[Coaster4534]

This fram hp6a I think is a winner. .03+ thick and sturdy I can work with this.
Be hilarious if I can keep it fram orange.
C&p here

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Thread 'Fram hp6a racing filter c&p'

Oct 2, 2025

This filter is huge and heavy, seems well constructed. Made in china. Can is around. 03" thick.

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• Forum: Engine Oil Filters

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[ZeeOSix]

^^^ Side note observation - Fram racing filter uses a gasket between the leaf spring and end cap for a good seal.

 

[Coaster4534]

^^^ Side note observation - Fram racing filter uses a gasket between the leaf spring and end cap for a good seal.

Yeah no light getting through that.

 

[Pablo]

And a chunk screen