FRAM (installed) / Universal-Westerbeke (spec) · Installed: FRAM PH2870A — non-standard
Engine
Part numbers conflict across sources: 300209 (v1), 298852 (v2), 299381 (current OEM). Installed PH2870A physically fits but is taller with ~22 psi bypass vs ~12 psi spec. Equivalents noted: Sierra 18-7884, FRAM PH3614, Baldwin B228, Kubota 70000-36160.
Verify onboard: Verify engine model and filter-base clearance, then standardize on Universal/Westerbeke 299381 (or verified equivalent).
Last serviced
Part research May 2026
Open issues
1
Open tasks
0
Parts on record
5
Interval: Manual v1: every 100 h; v2: every other oil change / 150 h
Every logged job that touched this component.
Researched oil and fuel filter part numbers and cross-references
Oil: 299381 / 298852 / 300209 conflict; installed FRAM PH2870A. Fuel: 298854 (NAPA 3390, Wix 33390, Fram P7414)
Follow-up: Verify engine model and filter-base clearance, then standardize.
May 13, 2026
Planned and completed work for this component.
Nothing planned
No open or past tasks reference this component.
Problems and conflicts on record for this component.
Installed FRAM PH2870A is taller with ~22 psi bypass vs ~12 psi spec; manuals and notes list three different part numbers.
Next step: Verify engine model and filter-base clearance; standardize on Universal/Westerbeke 299381 or a verified equivalent.
Part numbers on record — check confidence before ordering.
Universal/Westerbeke 299381 (replaces 298852)
Conflicts with v1 manual 300209 and v2 298852; verify engine and filter base first.
300209
Listed in M-30 Manual v1 specs.
298852
Listed in the M-30/5424 lubrication row.
Sierra 18-7884 · FRAM PH3614 · Baldwin B228 · Kubota 70000-36160
PH3614 noted as the auto-store backup.
FRAM PH2870A
Fits but taller (~4.92 in) with higher bypass (~22 psi); not standard or recommended.