[Ducati] Re: Oil filter substitutes

[Izaak]

Thanks for the correction on the Citroen model (I updated the list)

The Purflux LS131 that you refer to is dimensionally identical to the 
LS187 in my list below -- that is a filter spec'ed for a Peugeot 
(i.e. 74x76mm).  Nice to have an expanded list.

If you'd like photos of a dissected Ducati filter, I have some, I can 
email you off line.  I used neodymium magnets and wanted to see how 
well they worked and was very impressed.

The only models I've dissected were the Ducati, K&N, Perf-form, 
Athena, Fiamm, Fram, Motorcraft, Napa,Knecht Champion and Powertrain.

All of them had varying levels of filter media, although most of them 
were full size.  The stock filter is about 3" square.  Ironically, 
K&N had one of the shorter elements for the higher priced filters and 
the Perf-form had one of the best made.  The Athena and Fiamm are 
practically identical.  The Fram was the only one which used paper 
ends (despite Fram/Fiamm's relationship).  All the others above were 
so/so.  I would use them in a pinch, but not for racing or long distances.

I couldn't check pressure accurately, only a relative sort of thing 
(i.e. how long it took for the oil light to go off on starting and 
how long it stayed on after I turned the bike off).  If the filter 
wasn't holding pressure or was too high pressure, I figured it would 
show up there, but I doubt that's too accurate.  All of them seemed ok.

izaak

At 07:56 AM 8/28/2006, you wrote:
>Bob Marren  wrote
>>
>>This is a list I've compiled of filters I've found that fit.There 
>>may be others which fit (I've heard the Citroen 2A uses an 
>>identically featured filter) but have never seen it.
>>
>About the 2CV filters :
>A coworker  is using that kind of filter on is race track 748 (or 9 
>never seen the bike) and  his 620 monster to go to work  (70 000 km 
>and counting).
>With complete satisfaction
>I bought one  at Citroen's for 8 euro. it is a  purflux ls131( 
>http://www.filtrauto.com/catalogues/FO/scripts/cat_fich_filtre.php?lang=FR&ref_filtre=LS131)
>Ducati OEM is 8,30 euro, saw it at the supermarket for 8,5 euro ! 
>There aren't many 2cv left on the roads spare parts are getting 
>rare, but the widespread availlability of these filters kept 
>Ducati's prices low
>
>I cut the LS131 open to check the amount of paper and pressure 
>valve, I still have to cut the Ducati open. Will post pictures later.
>
>>US available: (exact)
>>K & N KN-153
>>Perf-Form DUC-1
>>Athena FFP011 (Ducati OEM)
>>Scott's Performance (permanent washable replacement)
>>
>>US available: (near exact, fits fine.  length may vary)
>>Fram PH6074 (was PH2839, PH2864A)
>>Purolator ML16829C (was FC 103 or OC 5)
>>AC Delco FX0011 (was X4A)
>>Motorcraft EFL 47
>>NAPA: 1352 (1352NAPA and 551352 on the box)
>>
>>Non US:
>>Champion H101
>>Cooper Z64
>>Powertrain FL125
>>Fiaam FT4654, FT 4847 or PA7059
>>Purflux LS187
>>Halfords HOF216
>>Tecafilter Ref OC5
>>Technocar R12, R72, R434
>>Knecht OC 5 (equivalent to Ducati #065149960 and #090549960)
>>TJ FB2094
>>Mann & H W712/9, W712/11
>>Unipart GFE 201
>>
>>
>Were you abble to compare some  (amount of filter media, pressure 
>drop, efficiency) ?
>
>
>Philippe
>
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