On the other site guys are talking about the Baldwin BD7317 oil filters, but I called Baldwin and they said that that part # was for a refridgerant unit not a truck. They said that the correct filter was a BT7349???
Anyone have any input on this?

 

Try here:
http://www.drillspot.com/products/55...ow_lube_filter

 

HOLY CRAP BATMAN!!!!!

That's over $10 more each than I paid for mine!

The correct (Baldwin) nomenclature is BT7349. Craigsparts.com has them for $70/case, and adiesel.com has them for $7.39/ea.

 

That filter (bd7317) is a high velocity dual flow filter, it actuall has two elements built in. One is a full flow and the secondary is a high efficiency bypass. I run a larger version of this filter on the N14's that we have with great success.

 

I knew when I posted that it was going to cause some questions.

When you had Baldwin on the line, you should have asked about the flow rates for both filters and the level of contaminates that they filter.

Here the deal, the BD7317 flows the same, has the same pressure drop across the filter and filters 6X better then a “normal” filter. BUT (there is always a but) it has NOT been submitted or approved by Dodge, so if you have a oil related failure, dodge could deny your claim under warranty.

In my case, I am out of warranty coverage and the technical data says this is a no brainier.

Joe

 

So if I read this correctly, the BD7313 is essentially a full flow filter + a bypass filter all in one? How does this compare to a full-fledged bypass setup? I'm looking to do a bypass to lower the soot content, but I think fuel is probably a more urgent need and that's next on the list. If this works as well (or almost as well) as a bypass, I'll just switch and sell the half-case of BT7317 I've got left...

 

yes, the BD7317 has a built in bypass filter, it is a Dual-Flow.

I think a dedicated by-pass is better, they filter down to 2mic, where the BD7317 is down to 5. but I would think that there would be a small pressure drop because if the way you bleed off oil. also you have more plumbing in your engine compartment. the dedicated bypass filters are also expensive.


Joe

 

Fleetguard also makes a venturi-combo filter (LF9028) which I have been using for over 30K miles. It also is for refrigeration units but also has the same flow rate as the recomended filter. Also not approved by Dodge but they list at about twice the price so I will have to give this Baldwin filter some serious consideration.

 

I get good prices for Baldwin filters at Graingers.

Pete

 

Be done with it and buy Donaldson ELF7349

 

Or the fleetguard LF3894. That is what is recommended for these motors.

Jim

 

I have used both the donaldson and baldwin, both work fine for me.

 

Help Please,

I'm getting a little confused here. Is everyone using a Baldwin BD7317 refrigeration filter to replace a Baldwin BT7349 oil filters?

Are you using them to replace the stock oil filter or in a bypass filter?

I went on line and the BD7317 cost more then twice as much as a BT7349.

Is it worth the extra money, does it do a better job filtering?

 

anyone

 

I just use the Cummins spec'ed LF16035. Its not like I'm putting a FRAM on it!!.
I'm not interested in spending any more on a filter than it needs..... to me its just a waste of $$$$$$$