Hematite
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I'm doing a full service on a Ford 2120 replacing all fluids & filters.
The only place other than the OEM that has the correct listings for this tractor or any other off road equipment is NAPA which carries Wix.
The Wix on-line application catalog lists 2 primary engine oil filters and 1 heavy duty version.
All these Wix filters have a 3/4-16 threaded base.
51348 is the short version rated at 21 microns.
51329 is the long version rated at 32 microns.
A footnote lists the 57515 at 12 microns and for Various HD Equipment as a Glass media version of 51515.
The 51515 filter platform at one time had the most Gas, diesel & lube applications of any filter.
It fit all Ford autos & trucks and many small & large gas & diesel engines including Perkins & Kubota.
The criterion for selecting the correct filter is;
Size to fit application,
Base & thread size, will it fit and seal?
Flow in GPM,
Micron rating,
Dirt holding capacity,
Does it have an internal bypass? If so the bypass setting in PSI,
Burst pressure.
Expected service life in hours or miles.
No doubt it is easier & safer to go to the OEM (maybe?)
As was said the OEM changes vendors, part numbers & pricing.
The OEM (ford) does not make their own filters.
I would trust Wix for consistent quality & application data. They will also stand behind their filters & pay for damage caused by a defective filter.
Try to get an OEM to do that!
Many times the OEM won't warranty a legit mechanical claim!
Use the link below and go to the Wix application website. Find the correct filters for your machines.
WIX Filters : Filter Look-Up
For even more information go to BOB is the OIL GUY
- Bob is the Oil Guy
I've said enough!
You really didn't read post number 15 did you?