More info on Hydro Filters

[arnoldir]

To all, After reading all responses to the various posts of mine and others I'd like to put my 2 cents back into the pot. Quoted from the Simplicity Service Manual: TP-500-0504-01-PM-SA (1997) Page 1-4: Hydro Filter 25 Micron. Page 2-2, Figure 65: Filter is between the sump and charge pump. The Hydro Filter operates under suction from the charge pump, TOTALLY DIFFERENT from an Oil Filter which is on the pressure side of an engine. To advise members that an oil filter is an acceptable substitute may not be a good idea, unless the filter grid size and flow ratings under suction are compared. Also add to that the additional restriction of the anti drainback valve some filters have. I'm not looking to bash anyone, just applying what I know (BSME, EIT) to the problem with my new tractor. I for one will use the OEM filter($10 from Jacks Small Engines). Happy (Hydro) tractoring everyone.

[jrichason]

I agree about using the OEM filter. If it was something I had to do more than once a year, I might put some effort into finding a replacement. But, for a once a year change I would rather have the piece of mind.

[Bunky]

I researched also on the filters and just broke down ans spent the money for What I guess is a Simplicity filter... Can in a white box don't think it says simplicity on it though....

[Dutch]

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Originally posted by arnoldir
To all, After reading all responses to the various posts of mine and others I'd like to put my 2 cents back into the pot. Quoted from the Simplicity Service Manual: TP-500-0504-01-PM-SA (1997) Page 1-4: Hydro Filter 25 Micron. Page 2-2, Figure 65: Filter is between the sump and charge pump. The Hydro Filter operates under suction from the charge pump, TOTALLY DIFFERENT from an Oil Filter which is on the pressure side of an engine. To advise members that an oil filter is an acceptable substitute may not be a good idea, unless the filter grid size and flow ratings under suction are compared. Also add to that the additional restriction of the anti drainback valve some filters have. I'm not looking to bash anyone, just applying what I know (BSME, EIT) to the problem with my new tractor. I for one will use the OEM filter($10 from Jacks Small Engines). Happy (Hydro) tractoring everyone.

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Ditto

[Dutch]

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Originally posted by jrichason
I agree about using the OEM filter. If it was something I had to do more than once a year, I might put some effort into finding a replacement. But, for a once a year change I would rather have the piece of mind.

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Ditto