Fuel filter ?
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Fuel filter ?
I installed a 55 gal. aux tank with a gravity feed setup on the truck the other day so I'm not having to fill up 2-3x per day, how often should the filter on that be changed? Same interval as the one under the hood?
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It all depends on what kind of filter you are using. Obviously you're not using a Powerstroke filter housing and filters, so there's a difference in filters.
Is it a spin-on?
What is the micron rating?
Is dirty fuel common in your area?
You don't give us much info to go on......
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Is it a spin-on?
What is the micron rating?
Is dirty fuel common in your area?
You don't give us much info to go on......
Pop
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From: Walla Walla, Wa
It all depends on what kind of filter you are using. Obviously you're not using a Powerstroke filter housing and filters, so there's a difference in filters.
Is it a spin-on?
What is the micron rating?
Is dirty fuel common in your area?
You don't give us much info to go on......
Pop
Is it a spin-on?
What is the micron rating?
Is dirty fuel common in your area?
You don't give us much info to go on......
Pop
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Out of curiosity, why would you need one that fine? You've got the main fuel filter on top of your motor to do the job it's supposed to. It would seem to me that all you really need is a mesh filter to trap any junk from transfer.
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I was just going by the sticker on the tank from the manufacturer that says "minimum 10 micro filter recommended"
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If the bed in the tank is metal, I'd consider switching to a filter set up that will also catch water from the condensation. Otherwise, I'd just stick something like a 100 micron filter on there to catch the big stuff. If you stick with 10 micron, I'd figure changing it every 15k to be on the safe side.
What brand safes and can you get a discount?
What brand safes and can you get a discount?
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If the bed in the tank is metal, I'd consider switching to a filter set up that will also catch water from the condensation. Otherwise, I'd just stick something like a 100 micron filter on there to catch the big stuff. If you stick with 10 micron, I'd figure changing it every 15k to be on the safe side.
What brand safes and can you get a discount?
What brand safes and can you get a discount?
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I would think that would be ok (15k interval) just don't use a filter that is too fine or it will put a strain on the fuel pump.
Curious as to what you use your truck for in needing to fill up 2-3 timer per day??
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it is and I'll keep that in mind next time I'm at the parts house.
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If you have room somewhere, try to install something much bigger. Here's my Dahl install.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...r-filters.html
Maybe someone will reply to my lonely old post!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...r-filters.html
Maybe someone will reply to my lonely old post!
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If you have room somewhere, try to install something much bigger. Here's my Dahl install.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...r-filters.html
Maybe someone will reply to my lonely old post!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...r-filters.html
Maybe someone will reply to my lonely old post!