113179120 Craftsman Sears Shop Vacuum Filters

They make finding the right filter a puzzle so I am noting here:

Research Links

• Model 113 Accessory Page 
• 113177120/113177431/113177440 filter page – wrong filter but shows which other models use the same filter
• 113177120 Manual PDF
• Sears 17816 red stripe filter fits the 113177120 

   

  • Fits all Craftsman Sears Wet Dry 8, 12, 16, and 20 gallon vacs sold since 1986.
  • Also fits Craftsman 6 gallon models: 113.177431, 113.177440, 113.177120, 113177431, 113177440, 113177120
  • Replaces "Red Stripe" or "Red Line" Filters.
  • Measurements: 6-3/4" OD, 4-1/4" ID, 7-3/4" Tall  >>>> This is much too tall to fit 
  • Replaces Sears item number: 00917816000, 00917912000
  • Replaces Manufacturer Model Number: 17816, 17912
• 17612 filter  – looks like it might be the filter – It's for the 4 gallon units but somehow my 6 gallon unit is using a much shorter filter than depicted in the manual