OK, so I am planning on doing some sort of Hutch-like mod. I need to find a cheap pre-pump filter option. CHEAP being the operative word here. No Airdog or FASS systems. No fancy billet/CNC mounts,etc... Needs to be well under $100, with inexpensive, easily obtainable replacement filters

I would prefer a clear see-thru, and air/water separation is nice, but not an absolute requirement. CHEAP is THE requirement (along with adequate filtration of course).

First question, what is the required flow rate for such a filter? This will greatly aid my ebay search, to know how much this filter has to flow. I've seen a number of inexpensive RACOR marine filter/water separators on ebay, but I don't know if they flow enough.

Second, what micron size is recommended? Keep in mind, my stock filter and bowl are, and will remain, in place

Any suggestions/links?

 

I have been using wix 33972 for about 5 years.


http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...&keyword=33972


Part # 33972

Line: WIX

Additional Details

• Burst Pressure (psi): 58 psi
• Flow Rate (gpm): 1 gpm
• Fuel Type: Gas, Diesel
• Inlet Size (In): 5/16 Inch
• Filter Media: Plastic Mesh
• Micron Rating: 50 Micron
• Outlet Size (In): 5/16 Inch
• Outside Diameter (In): 2.086 Inch

$10.49 Each


 

that under a 100 bucks for sure.. how often you see the need to change them out??

 

The Racor PS120 is the only real option that I found. It works great and does not restrict the flow of fuel in any way.

Available here for $58.95.

https://www.tdswarehouse.com/product...r--Pre-Filter/

Below is a picture of one mounted on my frame rail while performing the hutch mod.

 

I change it each spring/summer during warm weather.
None have been clogged so I guess I change it more often than I have to. It is standard maintenance to me.
I have an oil change coming up, the wix 33972 will be changed too.

You can spend more on other strainers/filters but that does not make them better.

 

Looks like a good price.

What is the yellow sealant/goop on the connections?

 

I second the Racor PS 120. I have had one on mine for years with no problems. I tried the little plastic one on the pics but the ends crush to easy.

 

I had problems with this filter freezing and clogging with jell in weather near or below zero even with a double dose of Power Service.

 

I started with a Baldwin filter after calling them and speaking with one of their engineer. His comment was, if you trust the primary fuel filter system, then all you need to be concerned about is something that will trap 100 micron and larger stuff to protect the fuel pump. After all, you're just replacing the screens that were in the tank originally.

The Baldwin filter was a little small for my taste so I switched to a New Holland/Case filter, and then recently to a Fleetguard filter.

 

I like the looks of that Fleetguard filter, its larger and it looks like you could trim the hose connection down and get a 3/8 hose on it and have a bit better flow!

 

Correct. It's much larger, and it does come with a double barb so you can trim the smaller one off and go larger. That's the one I'm currently running.

 

Here's my vote, and I tried three other experiments before finding Nirvana with this one:

 

I would need to look up the name, but it is a fuel resistant and flexible sealant that I used in addition to double fuel injection clamps. Air was the enemy that I was trying to get rid of while performing the Hutch mod.

 

The small filter (Baldwin) is equivanent to wix 33007 (used for Mercedes).The CNH is similar to wix 33972.I have not used the (Fleetguard) largest one.

 

I had the same problem over and over again. I always had at least 3 in my glove box just incase. I was looking into a heated strainer before I decided to sell the truck