oldgit
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Where are you seeing the Baldwin filter for £7? The site I use, in-line filters, is usually well priced and they list the B447 at £15.82. Volspec list the original at £20.76 so the saving is less than a fiver per engine. I’m not saying £5 is not worth having, but sometimes even I will bite the billet for an original part, and this would probably be one of those occasions.
£6.95 | FIN-FL70234 Filter-Lube(Equivalent: W1140/2, LF3464, B447, 51596) SPECIFICATIONS Part No: Inline FL70234 (Also available as Brand Specific: FBW-B447, FFG-LF3464, FMH-W1140-2) Our Stock Level: 4 Stock at Manufacturer(UK) 3-7 day lead: 29 More Stock: Any further stock usually 2-10 weeks Details: Full-Flow Lube Spin-on. Anti-Drainback Valve 20 PSID By-Pass Valve. Also G381-A I-Gasket. Gasket: G381-A. Contains: AD, HBP. Gasket: G381-A. Contains: AD, HBP.. Updated: 21/11/2021 INLINE TECHNICAL To search for manufacturer's Technical Data on any Inline product click ..... Click Here for Full Specifications |
For run of the mill non specialist filters Bosch and Mann seem to come out well.
Unable to discover a single example of anybody cutting open a Volvo Penta marine filter, would now love to know what lurks within the white canister with its blue writing and as to if folks faith in paying over the odds is justified.
What happens if it is just a bog standard canister with nothing very special inside and some very clever marketing ?
Popped round to my local motor factor in the end and bought a couple of Mann W1140/2 for around £13.00 inc VAT. each.
Went down to the boat to do the oil change and found my oil/diesel transfer pump has now finally died after 10 years of misuse, including pumping out a mixture of water and diesel.
Now waiting for replacement pump to arrive.
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