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Jan 1, 2013 | 08:04 PM

#31

Whitey Ford

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Threads like this makes you wonder when past performance and knowledge is replaced by commercialization.

Jan 1, 2013 | 09:19 PM

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A/Ox4

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Originally Posted by Bigtruc

Thanks for the info, I did not know that. So since Wix is the only filter I have experience with what r my other options, other then OEM?

OEM is what I use, so I can't help too much. Racor is the OEM manufacturer.

Jan 1, 2013 | 10:39 PM

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Pitcrw6

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Why are you trying to go aftermarket when OEM works great for a fuel filter?

Jan 2, 2013 | 05:45 AM

#34

rufushusky

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Originally Posted by A/Ox4

OEM spec is 10 microns at 98.6% (absolute per the SAE) with water stripping of 93-96%.

The WIX is 14 microns nominal (50%) and unknown water stripping.

Some of the WIX brand stuff is okay, the 7.3 fuel filter is not one of them.. Not that you would ever likely notice a difference, but I could never bring myself to put a documented inferior filter in my truck when so many other better options exist in the same price range.

Not to be THAT guy nominally isn't necessarily 50% efficient. It normally is but not always. I really wish wix gave the betas for the 7.3 fuel filter.

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Originally Posted by Bigtruc

Thanks for the info, I did not know that. So since Wix is the only filter I have experience with what r my other options, other then OEM?

I have had wix, baldwin, OEM, fleetguard and donaldson fuel filters in my truck and all have worked fine. Personally I prefer the Donaldson filter, I can usually get it for 16-18 bucks a pop online and it has pretty good performance (5 microns at 95%, 7 microns absolute and 93-96% water stripping).

Personally I would just go with a reputable name brand in fuel filters (with cap or without...your call) and call it a day. The injection pressures and injector tolerances on these engines isn't anywhere near a common rail.

Having had an injector get nuked by water in fuel I like to stick to filters have water stripping information published or readily available but that is just my preference.

Jan 2, 2013 | 12:13 PM

#35

Tim Hodgson

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From: Sacramento Delta, CA

Kel Varnson Fuel Filter O-Rings

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Originally Posted by KelVarnson

I have identified a different o-ring that works WAY better than the one that comes with the OEM filter.

Just as Kel described. You never have a problem with the fuel filter o-ring sealing until one day you do, and then try and re-try as you might you can't get it to seal with the new in-box triangular o-ring. Period.

I bought the Kel Varnson recommended fuel filter o-rings and they worked perfectly.

Thanks, Kel.

Jan 2, 2013 | 01:05 PM

#36

KelVarnson

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Glad they worked Tim. Just amazing to me that I went from zero problems to a nightmare with one change. Makes me wonder if they're tinkering with the fuel, particularly since you and I are both in Cali, and they are notorious for that.

Jan 3, 2013 | 04:13 PM

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h2guy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by KelVarnson

Okay, I went through this thread 3 times and can't find the ID on these replacement O-Rings that Kel has come up with.

What are they?

Jan 3, 2013 | 04:48 PM

#38

Tim Hodgson

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From: Sacramento Delta, CA

A Better Fuel Bowl Lid Gasket

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...id-gasket.html

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1 pack of 5, 90025K557 Double Seal Buna-N O-Ring AS568A Dash Number 347, $9.12

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Jan 4, 2013 | 02:31 PM

#39

h2guy

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Thanks Tim

Jan 4, 2013 | 03:54 PM

#40

timmyboy76

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Kel, Tim...that o-ring works with what cap? Original or the a/m 1-piece filter you tried to install?

Side note...been using the WIX from fleetfilter since day one. (knock on wood), but havnt leaked nor trouble installing them. BUT, i do have a pre-pump/water seperator filter prior to pump.

Jan 4, 2013 | 04:05 PM

#41

Tim Hodgson

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From: Sacramento Delta, CA

The Kel suggested O-rings work well with the original cap or an after-market cap which was once shipped to me with a filter I bought.
I don't use the one-piece design.
I recently bought one lot of five filters off of ebay, because due to my tank delamination, I expect to change the filters out often until the flakes which I couldn't paint strip, pressure wash out, are gone.