Posted by ltoney2 (ltoney5017@…>)
I have heard that there is a Deutsch filter that is interchangeable.
Anyone know for sure?
Posted by jaf177b6 (jfarrell@…>)
My present boat (F38) has a Yanmar 3GMF30 and my previous boat, a
Pearson 303, has a Yanmar 2GMF(20). Mack Boring and Parts, a major
Yanmar service and distributor on the east coast, strongly recommends
only the Yanmar filter because of its special (internal) filtration
design. While it may a bit more expensive than other filters, it’s a
small extra price to pay for a critical item. I have no vested
interest in this matter. I would not mess around with substitutes. If
you’re in doubt, call Mack Boring 508-946-9200 and ask. >> Jim F.
Posted by George E. Herchenroether (g.herk@…>)
I agree…always use Yanmar filters. I attended the three day Mack Boring course which is excellent. There is a substantial difference in the materials used in a Yanmar filter, both in terms of quality and design.
Posted by ajlorman (ajlorman@…>)
I completely agree with Jim that a few extra bucks for an OEM oil
filter is money well-spent. I would suggest, however, that you
compare prices between Mack Boring and Torresen Marine Diesel Direct
before ordering. When I recently purchased the minor spares kit for
my 2GM20F, Mack was $30 more expensive.
Al Lorman
— In freedomyachts2003@yahoogroups.com, “jaf177b6” <jfarrell@u…>
wrote:
My present boat (F38) has a Yanmar 3GMF30 and my previous boat, a
Pearson 303, has a Yanmar 2GMF(20). Mack Boring and Parts, a major
Yanmar service and distributor on the east coast, strongly
recommends
only the Yanmar filter because of its special (internal)
filtration
design. While it may a bit more expensive than other filters, it’s
a
small extra price to pay for a critical item. I have no vested
interest in this matter. I would not mess around with substitutes.
If
you’re in doubt, call Mack Boring 508-946-9200 and ask. >> Jim F.