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Old 09-26-2015, 11:43 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Keith View Post
I'd use a WIX filter for my Westerbeke 8kw if I could find one, but so far I haven't had a successful match. The one I tried was just a bit too tall, and wouldn't fit. A NAPA would work almost as well; I'd shy away from Fram.
Westerbeke's 8kw leaves too little space for installation of Wix or Napa filters. To avoid this issue I installed their remote oil filter system. Now using Wix filters.

Before you try to substitute non Westerbeke filters make sure the 12kw generator has space for the Wix or Napa filter.
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