Wix 51410 hydro filter
 

I replaced the gasket between the hydro and the rear on the 169 and it went well. I then tried to change the hydro filter with a Wix 51410 and the threads are different. I had two and tried them both. :bash2:I had to put the used one back on until I get a new from Cub. Has anyone used a Wix for the hydro?

That's the one I used on my 982 without any issue?

I've got one on my 782.

I have a Fram I think on my 127... I have a question for everyone with leaks.. is it ok to use it while you are waiting on the gaskets? Mine leaks about 3-5 tbsp at most over a week period... I was thinking of topping off an mowing tonight.. needs it quite bad...

thanks

also, any value to a write up of changing these gaskets? Pictorial?

You should be fine.

labrati-

I'd get rid of that Fram filter ASAP...it's not a hydraulic filter, it's an oil filter. You can keep using it while you're waiting on gaskets though.

Fram makes one of the cheapest filters you can buy, I never use Fram for anything.

Yeah, I noticed it the other day when I was looking for the leak... I'm a Mobile1 guy in our cars... what's best for the hydro? is there a >2micron that fits it?

why wouldnt the oil filter work? just curious?

The bypass valve in the bottom of the filter is different, I believe. Also micro size may differ.

Fram Filters = Rats nest in a can:ROTF2::ROTF2:

Well, wasn't meant to be... S/G is toast... shaft just spins around the pulley... got it started enough to get it to where I could install the deck and there she sits... ...

Cut a Fram filter open and then cut a NAPA, Wix, Baldwin, etc open and you will see. The Fram is very cheaply made and uses very little paper. NAPA makes a really good filter, I think they are better than Wix.

A study was done on these Hydro Filters of which I was a part of. A lot of research went into this.Filters were bought & cut open.

These are the ONLY ones that are suitable for our Cub Cadets and Sundstrand...

Filters

Just for reference on Wix Filters. If the 1st # is a 5 it's for oil, if it's a 4 it's air and it it's a 3 it's for fuel. Normally to go from Wix to NAPA you drop the first number a 51515 Wix is the same as a 1515 NAPA. It's been a few years since I worked in a shop, but it was true then.

I've had two Fram filters that did not flow. One years ago on my truck and one last year on my 1872. I will NEVER EVER use a Fram again. I have now switched to Motorcraft for engine filters and I use the NAPA 1410 on the hydros.

Scott

what does a napa or wix hydro filter run for price?

I use CC hydro filters. I priced a NAPA filter, and it cost just as much as the CC filter, and the CC dealer is a couple miles closer to me than NAPA.

If you cut both NAPA nad Wix filters open you will see the NAPA is a better filter, it has more paper and a better valve.

Here is an image of the Cub Cadet Hydro Filter cut open....

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...Filter-CC1.jpg

Here is an image of the Wix Hydro Filter (made for: NAPA & Carquest) cut open....

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...Filter-WF1.jpg