seyser Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Does anyone still have a surplus of the Mack oil filters for the B series? Mack# 236GB311AMy local dealer has a Fram# C206 in stock and I have also located Baldwin P706M. Just curious if anyone still stocks the OEM Mack filter. Thanks-Jeremy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I wouldn't use an old filter. I did that with a years old N.O.S Mack fuel filter a local Mack service shop gave me, fell apart when it got wet! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 I wouldn't use an old filter. I did that with a years old N.O.S Mack fuel filter a local Mack service shop gave me, fell apart when it got wet!You make a valid point. I wonder what year production was stopped on the Mack OEM filter? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 You make a valid point. I wonder what year production was stopped on the Mack OEM filter?At least 10 or more years ago according to my MACK parts guru. One thing to also remember the current filters have a much better filtering medium than the older ones.I would never use a FRAM FIlter ever. To many problems with their internals, they are not the quality they were even a few years ago. 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 At least 10 or more years ago according to my MACK parts guru. One thing to also remember the current filters have a much better filtering medium than the older ones.I would never use a FRAM FIlter ever. To many problems with their internals, they are not the quality they were even a few years ago.Would Baldwin be a better choice then the Fram? Dont want to start another filter brand war but would just like to know what common brand people are using? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I use Baldwin and Donaldson with out problems. NAPA in a pinch with no problems either . Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 I use Baldwin and Donaldson with out problems. NAPA in a pinch with no problems either . Any idea what the Donaldson part # is? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I only have one B but this is the number from my truck folder. DONALDSON P779062 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Just order the wix 51233 which is the equivalent to a Baldwin p706m from amazon for $35 and free shipping and save a couple $$ over napa. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks everyone for your input. I would like to compile a page with common part numbers for filters and such as Im sure its a question that gets asked many times over. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Just called my local NAPA and they have the 1233 filters on sale until monday for $23. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice price at my local napa it is still $52.Here is some of the cross referencing of common filters.Wix 51233Napa 1233AC pf-355Air Refiner PL-311ABaldwin P-706-MBaldwin PV-706-MBig A 742Big A 92233Carquest 85233Carquest 85234Caterpillar 9Y-4500 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Does anyone still have a surplus of the Mack oil filters for the B series? Mack# 236GB311AMy local dealer has a Fram# C206 in stock and I have also located Baldwin P706M. Just curious if anyone still stocks the OEM Mack filter. Thanks-JeremyThe 236GB311A in the later years was supplied by Fram, so feel free to use the it (ie. the C206). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Here is a Fram Cartridge filter out of the can. 2nd pic is 3 filters for a small block chevy Motocraft, Pureolator and Fram. Fram is owned by the RANK Group and the quality of the product has gone down. Metal replaced by cardboard and held together with RTV. 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Nice comparison....definatly a difference Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 NAPA filters are WixFW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 The 236GB311A in the later years was supplied by Fram, so feel free to use the it (ie. the C206).Weren't they originally made by W.G.B. in Kingston, NY?Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 NAPA filters are WixFWAC Delco, NAPA, Bosch and Wix are made the same as the Motocraft and Pureolator. FRAM and Some off brands are the cheaply made ones. Ford and Dodge tells you right off the bat if you use Fram you void our warrenty. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Cummins will tell you about the fram.I am speaking of the 5.9 engine and back years ago I found out that they will not pay a warrant claim if the filter was any part of the problem.One problem that the 5.9 had was when using a fram oil filter some times they would come apart and then the oil takes part of the filter with it.Some times it would stop the oil flow on a piston cooler nozzle skinning a piston. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Cummins will tell you about the fram.I am speaking of the 5.9 engine and back years ago I found out that they will not pay a warrant claim if the filter was any part of the problem.One problem that the 5.9 had was when using a fram oil filter some times they would come apart and then the oil takes part of the filter with it.Some times it would stop the oil flow on a piston cooler nozzle skinning a piston.Same on the FOMOCO and GM's Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Something to keep in mind...there are only a few filter manufacturers and they all make filters for various suppliers. However, each supplier may have a different specification so the filters made by a manufacturer may not be the same quality. But at the end of the day I was never impressed with FRAM. The only way to check a filter is to cut it open and compare. As I posted previously, I only use OE filters in my vehicles. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
25002500 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Used Baldwin exclusively for oil, fuel and coolant filters. Never had a problem with them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/39995-filters/?hl=affinia#entry291618http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/41395-germanys-mann-hummel-buys-wix-filter-maker-affinia-group/?hl=wix Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Fram is sold at Walmart, a store I loath, for a reason, they're cheap 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41837-b-series-oil-filter-availability/#findComment-304422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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