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Filter identification

October 30, 2016, 03:11:42 pm

Trying to organize spare parts and filters .
Came across a Napa gold 3411 marked by me as fuel filter but looks different to what's installed and Napa not really helpful?
Any guesses?

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Reply #1 – October 30, 2016, 03:23:22 pm

Jimmy,

I have found the Wix Cross reference guide helpful: http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/filterlookup.aspx

So, here is info on the Wix equivalent filter:
http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=146301

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Reply #2 – October 30, 2016, 03:31:08 pm

So the Napa 3411 crosses to wix 33411 which crosses to the Racor R90P which is my primary fuel filter
Am I interpreting correctly

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Reply #3 – October 30, 2016, 04:10:32 pm

From the Wix cross reference, both are primary fuel filters, but different micron ratings and different styles (one with clear bowl, one metal with drain).

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Reply #4 – October 30, 2016, 04:33:43 pm

Thanks wolf, learned something new today .
Do you have a favorite filter manufacturer

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Reply #5 – October 30, 2016, 04:49:51 pm

Caterpillar for Cat engines (oil and secondary filter)
Fleetguard good for Cummins
Wix and NAPA Gold also very good
Racor or Wix or NAPA Gold for primary fuel filter

I am sure others have favorites as well.  I find all the above to be excellent quality.  Of course, you have to spec the correct ones.  Said another way, on the same filter housing, all of them make 2, 5, 10 and 30 micron elements.  So, the fact that they "fit" means not too much.

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Reply #6 – November 01, 2016, 06:15:09 pm

I have a Baldwin filter #85090 located on drivers side of engine fixed to chassis with a wheel valve on either side of base .
Is this the coolant filter ?

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Reply #7 – November 01, 2016, 06:43:20 pm

Just another question ( yes I have too much time on my hands , ask DW)
When you guys fit a new filter do you lubricate the rubber seal ring ?
If so with what , i.e. Coolant filter, ?

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Reply #8 – November 01, 2016, 07:25:59 pm

This maybe a long shot, but the oil filter should be on that side,I think someone put a remote filter kit on your coach, some ISL engines do not use a coolant filter.

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Reply #9 – November 01, 2016, 07:36:48 pm

 I always put a dab of engine oil or? on that gasket.
JohnH

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Reply #10 – November 01, 2016, 08:10:33 pm

Located the oil filter on the side of engine block and it's a beast , this is a smaller filter fixed to chassis

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Reply #11 – November 01, 2016, 08:28:31 pm

that is probably a coolant filter

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Reply #12 – November 01, 2016, 08:44:18 pm

How about Baldwin B5090?

BALDWIN COOLANT FILTER SPIN-ON B5090

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Reply #13 – November 01, 2016, 08:48:50 pm

Quote from: Travelin' Man – November 01, 2016, 08:44:18 pm

How about Baldwin B5090?

BALDWIN COOLANT FILTER SPIN-ON B5090

I think you have a winner

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Reply #14 – November 01, 2016, 08:56:50 pm

Ha , give that man a prize !
Now it makes sense, in my defense, I was on my back using a mirror.
Thanks guys

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