The AIRSEP closed crankcase systems made a positive impact on engine room maintenance and the environment when it first came on the scene 30 years ago. The AIRSEP helped to keep bilges cleaner and oil fume free, and helped to lower crankcase pressure to reduce engine oil leaks. The AIRSEP CCV system continues to evolve, and is standard factory equipment on select Caterpillar®, Cummins, and John Deere engines to name a few. Walker Engineering, the group headquartered in southern California and long known for its flagship AIRSEP CCV system, once again raises the bar for diesel engine air filtration. Michael DeLillo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Walker says, The traditional stock paper air filters have a lot to be desired and often originated from non-marine engine applications. What we wanted to do is to take a second look at some of these air filters, and design an air filter line from the ground up, that is available in both a basic High Performance version, or a silencer enhanced air filter assembly, ideally suited for the yachting and sportfishing market.” You start to see it right away in the footprint or envelope size of the Walker air filters. They deliver high air flow, which is perfect for the marine engine-room. It not like you are running your vessel near a quarry with extremely fine dust, so the Walker filters may be better suited for the marine environment, DeLillo said. Additionally, they can provide a higher flow of air in a smaller package.” The Walker washable air filters are designed to offer reduced air inlet restriction to improve engine performance, and reduce exhaust temperatures, proudly made in the USA. But more importantly¦what are some of the top captains saying? Our Miss Britt fleet depends on Walker Airsep to keep our diesel powered boats ready to run every day. South Florida is one of the busiest Charter locations in the world that allows fishing 12 months a year. Reliability is a must! Being able to clean and reuse our air cleaners is a huge convenience for us! Ray Rosher Missbritt.com Miami, Fl
So what in the Walker arsenal for 2021?
MTU AIR FILTERS
Take your diesel engine to the next level with this Walker “High-Air Performance” Air Filter for MTU Series 2000 engines, a direct replacement for MTU Air Filter # 5360900001.
Designed to fit in place of the stock air filters with NO ENGINE modification, they are washable, and deliver high performance air flow. The filters are constructed with a stainless steel core, and a durable non metallic mount and filter top.
SPECS:
- Compatible with Series 2000 Marine engines, 12 or 16 cylinder.
- (Dims: 12″ Diameter x 16″ Long -Usable Filter Area-)
Convenience and premium quality come together with this 4 filter UPGRADE kit.Walker Kit Part# KW1002357-4
COMPATIBILITY – Direct Replacement -Drop in Simplicity
Cross Reference: MTU # 5360900001
Cross Reference: NSN #: 2940123843030
Learn More: Save Money and order a four (4) filter kit
EVERQUIET â„¢ AIR FILTER SILENCER
Walker EVERQUIET â„¢ Air Filter Silencer is for those that demand the best in performance and sound reduction features. The assembly incorporates a high performance silencing feature to help reduce turbo noise and enhance comfort on board. The washable high performance air filter can be detached from the base for cleaning or replacement. Available with standard 12×14 Straight Element for M91configurations, or a longer 12 x16 element for M94-M96 engines.
Learn More: Walker Air Filter Silencer Part #1000128 (M91)
COMPATIBILITY – Direct Replacement – Drop in Simplicity
Cross Reference: MTU # 5360900001
Cross Reference: NSN #: 2940123843030
Sound reduction and premium quality come together with the Everquiet Air Filter Silencer.
Learn More: Walker Air Filter Silencer #1002964 (M94-M96)
CATERPILLAR® Air Filter
The Walker AIRSEP is standard factory installed equipment for many Caterpillar engines, however if your vessel has an older engine Walker makes retrofit kits to upgrade your air filtration. Additionally Walker Field Service Kits are available, conveniently packaged in one box, you can purchase spare elements, or coalescer filters before you head down to Costa Rica or some other remote destination.
Interestingly enough some of the most popular air filters upgrades sold are for the classic 3208 engines that have long since been discontinued. The workhorse of many fleets, Walker offers a selection of air filters just for the Caterpillar 3208 engines, so whether you have a 320HP, 475, or 435/450 horsepower rating, a high performance air filter is available.
Learn More: Walker Air Filter Elements for Caterpillar engines
MAN Air Filter
Designed to fit in place of the stock air filters with NO ENGINE modification, they are washable, and deliver high performance air flow. Walker offers two (2) sizes to accommodate
Engines rated to 1800HP.
EVERQUIET â„¢ AIR FILTER SILENCER
Similar to Walker MTU offering, the EVERQUIET â„¢ Air Filter Silencer is for those that demand the best in performance and sound reduction features. The assembly incorporates a high performance silencing feature to help reduce turbo noise and enhance comfort on board. Available for MAN engines up to 1800 HP.
Sound reduction and premium quality come together with the Everquiet Air Filter Silencer
Learn More: Walker Air Filter Elements and Everquiet Silencers for MAN engines
Filters are available for Cummins, Yanmar, and Scania engines as well. So whether you are off the east coast searching for white marlin, chasing sailfish off the Yucatan peninsula, wahoo off of Palm Beach, or tuna off San Diego¦Walker has an air filter or air filter silencer package to upgrade your engine. Certainly, when taking into account what fuel, line, gear, bait, and other items cost these days¦it may be the best and easiest investment you can make this year to keep your engines running at peak performance.
