vetus WS180FE equiv

[boots]

Hi,

 

We have a Liverpool Boats, with Isuzu 35 engine and just about to change the filters.

 

The water separator is a Vetus WS180FE.

 

Rico Europe quote the filter equiv as a Baldwin B587D

(http://ricoeurope.com/spin-on-fuel-filters/bf587-d.html)

 

Looking on the inline filters website they quote the equivalent as a FIN-FF30677

(https://www.inlinefilters.co.uk/Filters-Fuel/SpinOn/ThreadUnknown/FIN-FF30677)

But not the Baldwin (which they also sell)

 

If I recall correctly, a Baldwin b587 is actually fitted, but want to ensure I replace with the correct one. while there is a significant difference in price between these two, hence would prefer the Baldwin but it is false economy if it harms the engine in any way!

 

Would appreciate any info/experience/recommendations that anyone may have

[alias]

Hi,

 

We have a Liverpool Boats, with Isuzu 35 engine and just about to change the filters.

 

The water separator is a Vetus WS180FE.

 

Rico Europe quote the filter equiv as a Baldwin B587D

(http://ricoeurope.com/spin-on-fuel-filters/bf587-d.html)

 

Looking on the inline filters website they quote the equivalent as a FIN-FF30677

(https://www.inlinefilters.co.uk/Filters-Fuel/SpinOn/ThreadUnknown/FIN-FF30677)

But not the Baldwin (which they also sell)

 

If I recall correctly, a Baldwin b587 is actually fitted, but want to ensure I replace with the correct one. while there is a significant difference in price between these two, hence would prefer the Baldwin but it is false economy if it harms the engine in any way!

 

Would appreciate any info/experience/recommendations that anyone may have

I have used the Baldwin B587D as a replacement for the Vetus original with no issues.

[Paringa]

I have the filtermania option off ebay - the only issue you will have is what to do with the saving...

 

Edited to add I think the "D" might mean it comes with a metal drain...worth checking for the boat ticket

Edited February 16, 2017 by Paringa

[alias]

I have the filtermania option off ebay - the only issue you will have is what to do with the saving...

 

Edited to add I think the "D" might mean it comes with a metal drain...worth checking for the boat ticket

Yes, the D indicates metal drain plug.

Edited February 16, 2017 by peter n

[Iain_S]

I have used the Baldwin B587D as a replacement for the Vetus original with no issues.

 

Me too.

[boots]

Much appreciated, in that case might stick with the 587,

 

Cheers

Edited February 17, 2017 by boots

[bighida]

The BF587-D will do a job but is not the correct filter - Baldwin themselves will not offer it as an alternative.   If you go "Old Skool" the original common reference for the WS180FE was the KC44/1.  The BF587-D corresponds to the KC44 NOT the KC44/1.