inline trans filter only - skip dropping the pan?

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Dec 1, 2013 | 11:18 PM

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I see Dieselsite and Woodinthings used a different filter, a BT839, or BT839-10. Any signficant difference from the B252?

Dec 1, 2013 | 11:54 PM

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Thread size.

3/4" x 16 for the B252, 1" x 12 for the BT839.

Insignificant flow difference, if that's the tout.

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Dec 2, 2013 | 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SpringerPop

Thread size.

3/4" x 16 for the B252, 1" x 12 for the BT839.

Insignificant flow difference, if that's the tout.

Pop

Also, the BT839 does not have an internal bypass and must be used with a filter mounting base that has one. The base, Ken used, has a 25 psi bypass.

Dec 2, 2013 | 08:54 AM

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That makes sense. I'm seeing some folks complaining of casting issues/leaks with the trans-dapt base, so I was looking at the other base options.

Dec 2, 2013 | 09:24 AM

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I have the one from Dieselsite and added a stone guard to mount in front of the filter made out of 1/8 steel.

Dec 2, 2013 | 09:45 AM

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I initially installed the HP-1 Fram filter, as it came with the remote mount as a package deal. I am switching to a Baldwin B252 filter at the next change. It has the same specs as the BT111 that Pop used, but with a slightly thicker (+.050'') gasket. It is shown as a remote mounted filter for Allison transmission applications. I don't know it there is any difference in the filtering media, but the micron ratings are the same. I chose this filter due its transmission application.

Thanks for reporting back brother!!

Did you find in your research that the HP1 was NOT up to the job? I ask because I have yet to install my set up and I can always use the HP1 on my boat. I have remote dual HP1 set up on my boat. But I do like the idea of the thicker gasket on the B252 and it is for a trans app. Now when you say the micron ratings are the same do you mean for all 3: HP1 & BT111 & B252 ? Or only the Bt111 & B252 ?

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Good call, Roland!

After looking at the Baldwin catalog, I may change my website to reflect this filter as the one to use!

Pop

Thanks again Pop for the great write up !!

And now after staring at your website for awhile I think next filter modd will be you P/S spin on filter set up.

Dec 2, 2013 | 09:51 AM

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That makes sense. I'm seeing some folks complaining of casting issues/leaks with the trans-dapt base, so I was looking at the other base options.

Really ?? Like I said I have yet to install mine I'll have to look it over good and maybe test it with air first. Thanks for the heads up!

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I have the one from Dieselsite and added a stone guard to mount in front of the filter made out of 1/8 steel.

Good idea Rob ! That was the only thing I didn't care for with Bob's set up as far as where it was mounted..
Better safe than sorry, so I am sure that 1/8 plate gives you a little piece of mind when you kick something up on the road.

Dec 2, 2013 | 10:28 PM

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Thanks for reporting back brother!!

It's not that the Fram HP-1 is less desirable. I was looking for a Baldwin alternative that was less expensive and that I could get from my company parts supplier. I do most of our filter purchasing and get "company pricing" from my sales rep. I purchase my "specialty filters" from him for my truck. I found the B252 while crossing the HP-1 filter number and did some comparisons to the other filters. I cannot say that it is better than the others, but I like that is used for a transmission app. I am not 100% on the HP-1, but the BT-111 and B252 are both 12 micron filters.
Also, I am using the Transdapt filter housings for both my transmission and secondary fuel filters. I have had no issues with either one as far as quality or fit.