Yanmar 2GM20F oil filter

[Paul Nightingale]

Does anyone know a cross reference for this filter? All I can find out
is a Yanmar part number. Does FRAM or some other company make a suitable
filter for this engine?

[Jean-Marie Houle]

I do not have the number here, but last time I went to Canadian Tire with
the Yanmar number. The guy at the counter looked in a FRAM catalog and
then gave me a Canadian Tire number...

JMH

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[Michael Goran]

A Fram PH3593A is a suitable filter. I have used these for two years
on my Yamar 2GM20FC

[Marc Auslander]

I'm curious as to why you want to know. I use one filter a year - not
because of the hours, but because I change the oil and filter every
fall. So Yanmar filters cost about $8.00. If I could find an
aftermarket for free, I'd be saving $8.00 a year on an engine that
would cost upwards of $5000 to replace.

If you can't find the filter locally, I believe Boat US now carries
it.
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[Jeff]

"Marc Auslander" <ma...@watson.ibm.com> wrote in message

> I'm curious as to why you want to know. I use one filter a year - not
> because of the hours, but because I change the oil and filter every
> fall. So Yanmar filters cost about $8.00. If I could find an
> aftermarket for free, I'd be saving $8.00 a year on an engine that
> would cost upwards of $5000 to replace.

I agree with this completely. I'm always amazed at the number of people who
insist on cutting cost corners when dealing with engines, ostensibly the
most costly single item on a sailboat. At our marina, there are those who
winterize their own engines to save a buck or two. And at least one of them
has had the distinct displeasure of replacing his diesel, subsequent to a
fractured block from failing to properly protect the beast with antifreeze.
Paying the marina $100 to winterize and change the oil is cheap insurance,
in my book. If the block cracks, it's the marina's expense.

Jeff

[Paul Nightingale]

It's not so much to save money but its the availability. I am often in stores that
sell filters but not necessarily Yanmar filters so it would be nice to know a
cross reference for the filter.

[Jeff]

"Paul Nightingale" <pa...@uvic.ca> wrote in message

> It's not so much to save money but its the availability. I am often in
stores that
> sell filters but not necessarily Yanmar filters so it would be nice to
know a
> cross reference for the filter.

A problem easily solved. Stock up on the factory filters. It's not a bad
idea to carry at least one spare aboard (and spares of all the other filters
as well) if you coastal cruise, and perhaps a case of them if you travel
abroad.

Jeff

[Paul Nightingale]

A good idea. I think I will grab a few the next time I am near the dealers shop.

[David Hough]

I'll give another reason for uning the Yanmar filter. I just completed the Mack
Boring Yanmar owner's class with Larrry Berlin. At least the Yanmar 3GM30F and I
think the 2GM20F feed the oil filter with unregulated oil pressure - about 100psi.
The Yanmar filter can is much heavier than automotive filters. Larry had an
automotive filter that was blown up like a baloon. Also the theaded part of most
automotive filters contact the end of the treaded tube before the rubber seal is
seated properply. I purchased a case (12) filters for $5 something each. I have 2
new 3GM30Fs in my catamaran and do not want to have to pay for that again.
Dave Hough
sail cat "JilliQ"

[Doug]

Paul, I also have a Yanmar 2GM20F in my Hunter 30'. For the sake of saving
a couple of $, I wouldn't think of using anything but orgininal equipment. I
think the Yanmar oil filter is about $8.00 and unless you do a lot of
motoring, you change it once a year! Have you checked out the Torresen site
for Yanmar parts?
Regards,
Doug Margison
sv Mokum II

[Jeff & Suz Nelson]

If you go to www.fram.com and send them an email with
your engine, they are more than happy to send you the
cross reference.