Napa Gold Allison Spin-On # 7701

Has anyone notice that the holes around the original equipment Allison spin on filter (part # 29539579) are in a position that you can see the holes when the filter is removed from the tranny - with the magnet still in place?

The Napa replacement part is # 7701. After pouring some ATF in the filter I placed the magnet on the new filter. The magnet clearly sits directly over the holes that are around the diameter of the replacement filter. I thought this was odd. Part # 7701 is printed on the side of the filter so I dont have a re-boxed situation.

I spun the new filter with the magent on, drove a few miles, no leaks, temp didn't raise out of the norm, seems OK.

Regards,

Dom

2005 2500 ext cab D/A
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Dom
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I purchased an after-market filter originally as well. I then noticed the magnet and hole issue during the installation. I wasn't about to chance it. More gambling than I want to do. That filter went back and I went to the dealer to get the OEM filter. Same hole alignment and I was back in bidness!

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K

Thanks for the reply.

I came across another forum and was informed that it was talked about at length. The Napa/Wix filter isnt doing any harm, but I'll go back to the oem at the next change.

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Dom

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