Author Topic: Spin On Chrome Oil Filters (Read 16159 times)

mrbreeze · « **Reply #25 on:** April 10, 2011, 09:07:32 PM »

Mine fit like a peeeeenya-calada!!!!!!.........................sorry Terry....it didn't leak a drop after 65 miles!!!!!

Silverback · « **Reply #26 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:00:56 PM »

Quote from: CycleRanger on April 09, 2011, 02:37:52 PM

Indeed, the adapter is removable.
It fit into a PH8A I had so it should fit in any other filter that is the correct diameter for a CB750.
The shiny chrome filter contrasts nicely with deep blue chrome of my abused Kerker headers that I reinstalled today.

Yep, I carried it up to the auto parts store and it fit pretty much everything. Another plus is that it gives me the clearance needed to change my filter without pulling my aftermarket pipes. Not a bad deal; a filter AND re-usable spin-on filter adapter that gives better clearance than the plate type for a mere 12 Benjamins!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #27 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:13:14 PM »

Quote from: CycleRanger on April 10, 2011, 01:32:10 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 10, 2011, 05:24:55 AM
Ha ha, I've had a box full of those big crappy chrome spin on filters and have used them on and off for years, I put one on, it leaks, I take it off and replace it with a better "brand name" filter, then a year or two later I forget and put another one on, it leaks, I take it off, and so on and so forth. If you can get one that doesn't leak, use it by all means! Cheers, Terry.

Next time you use one put a little clean oil around the o-ring and and try not to over-tighten the filter....
That should help.

Thanks mate, I've been doing oil changes on various vehicles for 40 years now, (and CB750's for 33 of them) and you're right, a light smear of oil around the seal is the way to go, but those filters that I mentioned must have been built on a Friday, they were rubbish, but if the ones in the pics don't leak, that's great, I might buy some myself. Cheers, Terry.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #28 on:** April 11, 2011, 07:03:35 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 10, 2011, 10:13:14 PM

Thanks mate, I've been doing oil changes on various vehicles for 40 years now, (and CB750's for 33 of them) and you're right, a light smear of oil around the seal is the way to go, but those filters that I mentioned must have been built on a Friday, they were rubbish, but if the ones in the pics don't leak, that's great, I might buy some myself. Cheers, Terry.

I was just giving you a hard time,

I have no doubt that you are well versed in the proper way to change an oil filter.

These filters appear to be as well made as any, although they may be stuffed with toilet paper for all I know.

It's good that the market is filling a demand but bad that it may cause you to lose some adapter business.

Hope · « **Reply #29 on:** April 11, 2011, 07:56:28 AM »

Thanks for posting this. I got one for my 75 550K. Hope it fits. Been wanting to do this for a long time.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #30 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:26:26 AM »

Quote from: CycleRanger on April 11, 2011, 07:03:35 AM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 10, 2011, 10:13:14 PM
Thanks mate, I've been doing oil changes on various vehicles for 40 years now, (and CB750's for 33 of them) and you're right, a light smear of oil around the seal is the way to go, but those filters that I mentioned must have been built on a Friday, they were rubbish, but if the ones in the pics don't leak, that's great, I might buy some myself. Cheers, Terry.

I was just giving you a hard time,
I have no doubt that you are well versed in the proper way to change an oil filter.

These filters appear to be as well made as any, although they may be stuffed with toilet paper for all I know.

It's good that the market is filling a demand but bad that it may cause you to lose some adapter business.

It shouldn't hurt Terry's business. You still should see him for the adaptor if you wanna run a cooler.

y2kc0wb0y · « **Reply #31 on:** April 11, 2011, 10:47:58 AM »

These filters are crap. blew out the applied wet, normally tightened filter gasket under idle oil pressure. big mess!

mrbreeze · « **Reply #32 on:** April 11, 2011, 11:37:56 AM »

Quote from: y2kc0wb0y on April 11, 2011, 10:47:58 AM

These filters are crap. blew out the applied wet, normally tightened filter gasket under idle oil pressure. big mess!

Say what?? Are you sayin' it blew the o ring out of the filter while idling? Maybe it fell out of it's groove when you installed it.

y2kc0wb0y · « **Reply #33 on:** April 11, 2011, 12:28:13 PM »

That's exactly what I'm saying. Under idle oil pressure the filter gasket was pushed past the "gasket groove" and oil went everywhere. I still have the POS if you want to test it.

bollingball · « **Reply #34 on:** April 13, 2011, 07:00:09 PM »

Toss the filter who knows what is in it. The adapter is what you want and a good filter from the auto parts store. take the oring from your honda filter to size one up. Just ordered mine if anyone has found a filter at the auto store for a 750 please let me know brand name and number. Don't see why it would leak any more than the one on your car would if you get a good brand name filter. Thanks

mrbreeze · « **Reply #35 on:** April 13, 2011, 10:16:37 PM »

The other day I took Terry's oil cooler & adaptor off and installed this chrome filter with adaptor. I have 132 miles on it and everything is fine. I don't know why this filter thing is such a mystery. The chrome filter looks to be the same dimensions as the hard to find Wix filter I took off of Terry's adaptor. Everyone keeps saying they are running these Harley chrome filters that are easy to come by. I don't have exact dimensions handy right now but this filter looks to be the same diameter as a Fram PH8A but half the length. I would sure like to get to the bottom of this BS once and for all. Y2 cowboy......I can't offer any explanation why your filter blew out the way you said it did. Maybe you got a dud......Terry said he had a bunch of em that leaked?

?.....I dunno.....mine works fine.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #36 on:** April 14, 2011, 02:11:43 AM »

Someone should make up some of those adaptors and pass them around...?

bollingball · « **Reply #37 on:** April 14, 2011, 03:58:32 AM »

mrbreeze what is the number of that WIX filter? My local NAPA carries wix. Would keep me from having to open a ton of filters

CycleRanger · « **Reply #38 on:** April 14, 2011, 06:37:25 AM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on April 13, 2011, 10:16:37 PM

I don't have exact dimensions handy right now but this filter looks to be the same diameter as a Fram PH8A but half the length.

The o-ring diameter is smaller on the PH8A but the canister is the same diameter.

Yes, someone please post the Wix number.

wardenerd · « **Reply #39 on:** April 14, 2011, 08:21:41 AM »

can you get them for 550 and 650

CycleRanger · « **Reply #40 on:** April 14, 2011, 08:57:51 AM »

Quote from: wardenerd on April 14, 2011, 08:21:41 AM

Can you get them for 550 and 650?

Answered earlier in the thread.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #41 on:** April 15, 2011, 11:20:54 PM »

Wix 51390.....not a common filter.................I wanna know who is runnin' these Harley filters that are common and wuts the #.

GreenHornet74 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 16, 2011, 12:56:08 AM »

Man, I wish this thread was up years ago.... spent the whole day trying to get a stripped oil filter bolt out and i ordered a replacement for the stock setup.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #43 on:** April 16, 2011, 07:07:48 AM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on April 15, 2011, 11:20:54 PM

Wix 51390.....not a common filter.................

But easily crossed with other manufacturers.

For instance: http://www.oilfiltersonline.com/PH2865A-Fram-Extra-Guard-Oil-Filter

Or only $2.35 here: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=39&partnum=51390&a=FR39-51390-4431

Apparently fits:

1976-1979: CVCC; 4 Cyl 1.5L; "ED3"
1975-1979: 1200; 4 Cyl 1.2L;
1975-1979: CVCC; 4 Cyl 1.5L; "ED4"
1975-1976: CVCC; 4 Cyl 1.5L; "ED2"
1975-1975: CVCC; 4 Cyl 1.5L; "ED1"
1973-1974: Base; All Engines;

bollingball · « **Reply #44 on:** April 16, 2011, 08:02:57 AM »

Thanks CycleRanger that is a big help
Ken AKA (bollingball)

Queeg · « **Reply #45 on:** April 16, 2011, 01:05:08 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 10, 2011, 05:24:55 AM

Ha ha, I've had a box full of those big crappy chrome spin on filters and have used them on and off for years, I put one on, it leaks, I take it off and replace it with a better "brand name" filter, then a year or two later I forget and put another one on, it leaks, I take it off, and so on and so forth. If you can get one that doesn't leak, use it by all means! Cheers, Terry.

isnt that what jb weld or silicon is for.

i made one for each my 550s i love them. pretty simple.

bollingball · « **Reply #46 on:** April 16, 2011, 01:10:40 PM »

Terry send me any you don't want

marksman · « **Reply #47 on:** April 16, 2011, 09:28:22 PM »

I have always thought that without the stock finned cover for cooling that bike and oil would run hotter. Extra Heat can be bad for your oil? no?

Gaither · « **Reply #48 on:** April 17, 2011, 12:48:14 PM »

Marksman has a good thought here on the cooling value of the finned alum cover.

What about it, guys?

faux fiddy · « **Reply #49 on:** April 17, 2011, 08:02:17 PM »

Should this thread be in the FAQ's?

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