Replacement cannister oil filter

[desoto1939]

I need some replays from the group.

I might have an opportunity to get a replacment sytle oil filter similar to the old Fram PB1/2. The difference is that the flang is in the middle of the unit instead of being near the top as in the old style. The size is basically the same in width and length. The filter is rated at 10 micron and would be with the 1/4 inch holes at both end. The unit could be painted to the users choice and then you can put you own decal on the unit.

If I order in quantity of 25 of more that the filter would resale for around 30 -32 dollars each plus shipping. Remember this is NOT OEM filter but would be similar to the look of the old white WIXX filter that no one can get anymore.

What are your thoughts. I need input to see if there would be enough interest to put out the dollars. These would be great for a driver car and would somewhat look period correct.

Need your advise. write to the posting or write back to me at my home email or you can even call me on my cell phone 484-431-8157

Rich HArtung

Desoto1939@aol.com

[desoto1939]

here is a picture of the oil cannister.

[Merle Coggins]

Looks the same as the one Byron posted about recently. I don't recall that his was nearly that costly.

Merle

[Young Ed]

Right he said it was $14

[desoto1939]

The unit that was posted was because the other company or distruiter was trying to get rid of the filters. The price from the manufacturer that I am getting even with a discount is around 25 dollar apiece.

So the real questionis if we can get these at the price that I quoated would this be something that the guys woudl purchase Yes or No.

i need in put to make a decision to shell out some money or not.

Rich Hartung

[TodFitch]

The unit that was posted was because the other company or distruiter was trying to get rid of the filters. The price from the manufacturer that I am getting even with a discount is around 25 dollar apiece.

So the real questionis if we can get these at the price that I quoated would this be something that the guys woudl purchase Yes or No.

i need in put to make a decision to shell out some money or not.

Rich Hartung

I'd buy a few at $25 each. Maybe even at $30...

[RobertKB]

I realize some of you guys like this style of filter but I wonder why. Is it not easier to have the type of filter with a replaceable cartridge inside? That way you are not always having to unthread and thread your fittings. All you do is take off the lid, clean out the gunk in the bottom, and replace the cartridge inside. Much cheaper also. Not passing judgement, just curious.

[TodFitch]

I realize some of you guys like this style of filter but I wonder why. Is it not easier to have the type of filter with a replaceable cartridge inside? That way you are not always having to unthread and thread your fittings. All you do is take off the lid, clean out the gunk in the bottom, and replace the cartridge inside. Much cheaper also. Not passing judgement, just curious.

The original replacement interval for the sealed cartridge type filter on my car is 10,000 miles. Which for me is every 3 to 5 years. So cost is not really an issue. (Bypass filters do not need to be replaced every oil change, so you can wait until they clog up.)

Older sealed canister bypass filters had "depth media" (basically filled with cotton wadding) and can actually filter out sub-micron dirt. The one linked to on this thread is rated at 10 microns. That is still better than the 40 to 50 micron rating of the replaceable elements. So the sealed canisters should filter better (unless you have the "heavy duty" filter that takes the "sock type" element as that is also a depth media element).

Replaceable element style filters were not available when my car was built but the sealed canister was standard equipment. So when you open the hood anyone who has passing familiarity with pre-1935 Plymouths would immediately notice the deviation.

I am guessing that other people have other reasons. But those are my main ones.

[desoto1939]

Since some people already have these intheir cars and the plumbing is already installed then it is not necessary to buy the filter kit with the housing and new plumbing. All they would have to do is just screw in the fitting to the cannister and hook up the lines.

i am just trying to see if there might be enough interest to get these filters and resale to the guys that want them I am not trying to make a killing on these filters.

As states this filters are listed at 10 micons and your current NAPA gold filters might only do 20-30 micons. Again the filters last 5-10k miles and based on how musch we drive this is several years for most of the guys. And also it provides the appearance of having the correct filter in the early styled cars.

All input is welcomed on this topic. Ihave to have a good feeling that I can resale them or I willnot put out the money to buy them. Please provide feedback to me.

rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com cell 484-431-8157

[RobertKB]

Thanks guys for the explanation. It makes more sense to me now. I did not realize that they lasted longer for one thing and the other being that the earlier Plymouths had these standard and not the replaceable cartridges. You learn something every day on this forum.