Cb750 oil filter conversion

[Finnigan]

Has anyone done the conversion to use standard automotive oil filters on a cb750? Is there any reason a filter like this would be bad for an older motor or am I thinking too much?

 

[coyote13]

Thinking too much, why would you even want to?

 

[Finnigan]

easier oil changes and easier to find the filters. I could spend 30 on an oil housing and 10-15 on a bolt or I could get this for 60

 

[MR915]

I have done it....works well.

 

[MR915]

Thinking too much, why would you even want to?

Much easier than dealing with the housing, easier to get a filter, extra oil capacity....you need more?

 

[Finnigan]

I have done it....works well.

Thanks!

 

[Finnigan]

Btw what filter are you running? Can you tell me the number so I can write it down somewhere?

 

[VonYinzer]

Looks like a PH2951 to me

Google tells me it fits a 2001 Silverado 1500 V8.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

http://randakks.com/products/honda-gl1000-gl1100-gl1200-cbx-dohc-4-cx500-and-variants-engine-parts

• Modern filters incorporate anti-drain back valve (not in OEM design)
• Many feel that modern filters offer a more reliable pressure relief valve than the OEM design.

http://randakks.com/pages/oil-filter-conversion-kit-filter-fitments

• Permits the use of these economical, readily available auto spin-on filters (not included in kit). All of the Fram filters below have an 8-11 psi by-pass valve and anti-drain back valve in the filter.
  • Fram PH2951
  • Fram PH3600
  • Fram PH3614
  • Fram PH6016
• Other verified filter cross-references listed for convenience. All of the filters below have an 8-11 psi by-pass valve and anti-drain back valve in the filter.
  • CarQuest 85348 (Blue Box Premium Model)
  • NAPA Gold 1348
  • Purolator PL10241 / PL25230
  • Mobil1 M1-102
  • Bosch 3330
  • AMSOil SMF 108
  • Baldwin BT223
  • Hastings LF157 / LF134
  • K&N KN-174C
  • Purolator L10241 / L20064
  • WIX 51348

 

[coyote13]

Much easier than dealing with the housing, easier to get a filter, extra oil capacity....you need more?

Nope, that's enough for me!

 

[mydlyfkryzis]

The only thing I would worry about is if the bypass valve in the spin-on is set too high or too low....but too high is the worst. That could cause a reduced oil flow when or of the filter gets dirty.

 

[rockcitycafe]

a friend of mine did it on his 836, it was apparently kinda complicated and needed a part from bmw, but he probably did it because he worked at a bmw shop and got those filters for nothing... so maybe using another filter would be easier

 

[Finnigan]

I ordered the conversion kit so I'll let you guys know how easy it is

 

[surffly]

Very old modification, and done a million times.
I personally don't see the reason.

OEM filters are super cheap and easy to get.

Complete waste of effort if not also adding an oil cooler at the same time

 

[Finnigan]

It was going with something that looked convenient or going on ebay and buying the bucket which I was missing. The difference of ~20$ and I think its a cool mod.

 

[rockcitycafe]

I know some exhausts will need to come off to change the filter, with a smaller screw on one, you can do it without removing it

 

[Finnigan]

Its all in buckets right now anyway