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Note: 1 image(s) originally linked in this post are no longer available (ec).On May 27, 2017, at 5:55 PM, Jayson Allen
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[2cylinderhondas] wrote:
Confirmed it's not a match :(
Didn't realize I had a nos filter as well. You can see it is close but off in height and ID as well as the center recess.
Oh well.
On May 27, 2017, at 16:55, Chuck Dean
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[2cylinderhondas] wrote:
> The website specification says it fits a Honda motorcycle. I measured my genuine Honda 600 oil filter, the OD and length of your filter is smaller, and the ID is larger.
> It is definitely not the same filter, but the question is will it work?
> I have no idea.
> I have contacted a couple of companies to see if anyone can make a small run of reusable oil filters for the Honda 600 engines.
> I'll keep the group comprised of anything I hear.
> Chuck (mobile)
> Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.
> Our 1972 Honda 600 Coupe
> On May 27, 2017, at 3:45 PM, Jayson Allen
> jayson_allen@...
> [2cylinderhondas] 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > wrote:
> > In the supplies that came with my car I have a new Hastings LF574. I'm assuming it is a cross-referenced match. Can anyone confirm?
> > Manufacturer's site:
> > www.hastingsfilters.com
> > -Jayson
> > On May 27, 2017, at 00:20, 'Bill'
> > billmyong@...
> > [2cylinderhondas] > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > wrote:
> > > I have an original WIX filter with the numbers
> > > 551332 on the box. Napa
> > > relabeled the box with 1332. Calling the tech department at WIX 1-XXX-XXX-XXXX > > > they said two remarkable things; the filter is no longer available and there are > > > no filters available as replacements. Second is that the paper element is > > > useless after 5 years on the shelf. NOS is junk, good only as a display > > > item. The filter I have was made in Korea > > > so there may be markets with available filters but the WIX tech department > > > could not find any in the USA .
> > > But that the number 551332 is still a viable number.
> > > Also, he said that if an older filter is
> > > used the filter will deteriorate and clog the engines lubricating system > > > causing damage. So say you find a filter on e-bay or craigs list there is > > > no way of identifying its age.
> > > What can be done is to contact Honda and
> > > if there is enough volume they may resume production. But as for the > > > after market community I doubt there will be much attention.
> > > Bill
> > > From:
> > > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:
> > > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > ]
> > > Sent:
> > > Friday, May 26, 2017 8:31 PM
> > > To:
> > > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject:
> > > Re: [2cylinderhondas] Oil
> > > filters
> > > For those interested...
> > > Neither the Honda CB750 oil filter or the High Flo HF-401 oil filter > > > will fit the Honda 600 engine.
> > > I am still looking!
> > > Chuck (mobile)
> > > Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.
> > > Our 1972 Honda 600 Coupe
> > > On May 22, 2017, at 11:24 AM, Chuck Dean > > cadean329@...
> > > > wrote:
> > > > When I look at the original Honda oil filter I have, it's suspiciously > > > > looks exactly like the old filters are used on my Honda CB 750 K motorcycle. I > > > > have ordered a filter for a CB 750 K, and we'll see if it is dimensionally the > > > > same. If it is I will report back.
> > > > I called Fram corporation, but they could not give me a part number or > > > > equivalent part number that would fit a Honda easy 600 or eight and 600.
> > > > When I did a Google search for Honda easy 600 oil filter, I got a > > > > picture of a high flow HF401 oil filter, which looks exactly the same as a > > > > Honda filter including the O-rings.. I have also ordered one of these.
> > > > I am determined to find a replacement oil filter!
> > > > Chuck (mobile)
> > > > Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores.
> > > > Our 1972 Honda 600 Coupe
> > > > On May 20, 2017, at 5:55 AM,
> > > > rstevens19@...
> > > > [2cylinderhondas] > > > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > Kevin,
> > > > > Dont know how many miles you are
> > > > > planning to put on your 600, but the manual says change filter every 6000 miles.
> > > > > That said, if you only need one or two, you may want to pay the piper to be > > > > > sure to take care of your baby.
> > > > > I would think a $20 $30
> > > > > investment is small. Then there is my story. Back in 1972 when I got my first > > > > > AZ600, the nearest Honda car dealer was about 50 miles away and since I drove > > > > > the car for 6 years and put over 95,000 miles on it, I went through more than a > > > > > few filters. Working in the motorcycle industry back then, I found a Honda > > > > > motorcycle filter that would do the job. I cannot remember the filter number so > > > > > I have attempted to locate the same. However, I HAVE NOT confirmed fitment to > > > > > my current AZ600. The filter Fram CH6007 (with O rings) or CH6008 (w/o O rings) > > > > > MIGHT be suitable. I have compared the dimensions with a 06154-551-505 Honda filter > > > > > (both in hand) and they are very similar but not exact. Overall it is pretty > > > > > close except for the filter bolt seal height on the top. The Fram filter has a > > > > > depressed interface, where the Honda filter has a simple sealing washer lip.
> > > > > The position of this top seal is critical for proper oil flow through the > > > > > filter and bypass valve function. I plan to do a dimensional check of > > > > > these interfaces in the near future. There are many companies marketing this > > > > > filter (see Fram website for Competitor numbers) and I have found them online > > > > > for under $2 and they are readily available at auto parts stores, Amazon and > > > > > Walmart in the $5 - $10 range.
> > > > > Cautiously, I offer this information,
> > > > > Richard
> > > > > From:
> > > > > Kevin Gailey
> > > > > krgailey@...
> > > > > [2cylinderhondas]
> > > > > Sent:
> > > > > Saturday, May 20, 2017
> > > > > 1:55 AM
> > > > > To:
> > > > > 2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Subject:
> > > > > [2cylinderhondas] Oil filters
> > > > > Anybody come up with an oil filter solution? A
> > > > > substitute or cheaper than hoarders charging a fortune?
> > > > > Thx All, Kevin Gailey
> > > > > Sent from my iPhone
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