Good evening folks. What do you folks think of the louvers on this Baldwin B-33 oil filter? Look real good to me 
For those that don't like "louvers"
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Look good to me.. but then again, I've never had a problem with louvers.
Baldwin/Hastings is the only one that knows how to make louvers. They also have the most experience doing them, as they've been doing slots longer than anyone else.
They're made differently than other companies' slots.
They're made differently than other companies' slots.
Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog
Baldwin/Hastings is the only one that knows how to make louvers. They also have the most experience doing them, as they've been doing slots longer than anyone else.
They're made differently than other companies' slots.
Good to know, thank you
Baldwin/Hastings is the only one that knows how to make louvers. They also have the most experience doing them, as they've been doing slots longer than anyone else.
They're made differently than other companies' slots.
Good to know, thank you
It really doesn't matter if oil is pressurized.
those do look very good! I admittedly am a little concerned about some louvers that don't appear to be open very much. do they restrict oil flow? likely not, but I can't help but have concerns....
Yeah, I'm satisfied with Baldwins
The best louvers ever car51!, I used to use many Hastings filters but sorry to say the farm and home store quit carrying them they are identical to Baldwin.
TOTO.
TOTO.
Good to know TOTO!
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
It really doesn't matter if oil is pressurized.
Sure it does, quite a bit actually. Close all the louvers up and choke down the flow going through the center tube and guess what happens?
If the louvers are closed, then they really, by definition, can't be called a louver, can they?
Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
It really doesn't matter if oil is pressurized.
Sure it does, quite a bit actually. Close all the louvers up and choke down the flow going through the center tube and guess what happens?
If the louvers are closed, then they really, by definition, can't be called a louver, can they?
Those are the way they should be made. When you look close and compare them to other companies' louvers, you'll see there is a difference in the shape, too.
Awesome paint job on that filter. Lol
Excellent post, Adam. I am starting to like what I see with the Baldwins. I may have to just use Hastings/Baldwin exclusively as it seems these are the filters I have to worry about the least when it comes to quality control.
I see I can buy Baldwins here locally for $5.82 (B1402) and $8.21 (B1400). Both would work for my Infiniti.
I see I can buy Baldwins here locally for $5.82 (B1402) and $8.21 (B1400). Both would work for my Infiniti.
Originally Posted By: Kruse
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
It really doesn't matter if oil is pressurized.
Sure it does, quite a bit actually. Close all the louvers up and choke down the flow going through the center tube and guess what happens?
If the louvers are closed, then they really, by definition, can't be called a louver, can they?
These louvers are pretty closed up ... and they are still louvers. But they sure wouldn't flow very well IMO. Guess what happens when you make the center tube unable to flow well.
Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix
Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
It really doesn't matter if oil is pressurized.
Sure it does, quite a bit actually. Close all the louvers up and choke down the flow going through the center tube and guess what happens?
If the louvers are closed, then they really, by definition, can't be called a louver, can they?
These louvers are pretty closed up ... and they are still louvers. But they sure wouldn't flow very well IMO. Guess what happens when you make the center tube unable to flow well.
Originally Posted By: sir1900
I see I can buy Baldwins here locally for $5.82 (B1402) and $8.21 (B1400). Both would work for my Infiniti.
Yes, I paid just under $6 for the oversized B1402. It's really hard to justify any other options at double the price or more, isn't it?
I see I can buy Baldwins here locally for $5.82 (B1402) and $8.21 (B1400). Both would work for my Infiniti.
Yes, I paid just under $6 for the oversized B1402. It's really hard to justify any other options at double the price or more, isn't it?
That's a museum in France, isn't it?
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