Hutch Mod Pre Pump Filter - Ultimate Thread
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Springfield, PA
I mounted my Racor on the crossmember just forward of the fuel tank. It's up a bit higher than on the frame, and I didn't have to try drilling holes through that thick metal. I had a piece of 1-1/2" angle I used to make a mount to go from the horizontal crossmember to a vertical plane for the Racor. I also took an old beer cozy and some Velcro to cover it up and protect it from little things kicked up from the tires.
Cargo Master
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From: OKC, OK
I look at mine from time to time but have never had to clean it. There is some stuff in the bottom but not enough to worry about. The clear housing does screw off if you need to clean it. That is what makes this soo much better than the other options; you can tell if it needs to be cleaned rather than blindly changing a filter that probably does not need to be changed. Also it does not restrict flow.
Cargo Master
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From: OKC, OK
I'm cheap and I'm going to do something like post #42 in this thread when I do mine. Guys have reported using some kind of Wix (I think) inline screen right before the pump and I'll go for that as well.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17390783
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17390783
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: North Texas
Thanks for all the recommendations. I think I have decided to go with the Racor and piece together a kit off Amazon using Sous' list in a previously mentioned thread I was able to track down.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-almost-2.html
Sous, is this list still sufficient? Nothing you can look back on now and would change? I see where you put the gasoila but what about the Permatex gasket sealer? Didn't I read Hank had a fiasco of a situation with that stuff ruining his fuel system? Sorry, to bring up buried ghosts - just trying to learn from previous experiences.
From my research, seems I am just about set.Do the hutch/harpoon in tank. Double clamp all junctions; 3/8 line from sending unit to pre pump racor then 3/8 line double clamped to fuel pump and done? Missing anything?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-almost-2.html
Sous, is this list still sufficient? Nothing you can look back on now and would change? I see where you put the gasoila but what about the Permatex gasket sealer? Didn't I read Hank had a fiasco of a situation with that stuff ruining his fuel system? Sorry, to bring up buried ghosts - just trying to learn from previous experiences.
From my research, seems I am just about set.Do the hutch/harpoon in tank. Double clamp all junctions; 3/8 line from sending unit to pre pump racor then 3/8 line double clamped to fuel pump and done? Missing anything?
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,800
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From: OKC, OK
Thanks for all the recommendations. I think I have decided to go with the Racor and piece together a kit off Amazon using Sous' list in a previously mentioned thread I was able to track down.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-almost-2.html
Sous, is this list still sufficient? Nothing you can look back on now and would change? I see where you put the gasoila but what about the Permatex gasket sealer? Didn't I read Hank had a fiasco of a situation with that stuff ruining his fuel system? Sorry, to bring up buried ghosts - just trying to learn from previous experiences.
From my research, seems I am just about set.Do the hutch/harpoon in tank. Double clamp all junctions; 3/8 line from sending unit to pre pump racor then 3/8 line double clamped to fuel pump and done? Missing anything?
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-almost-2.html
Sous, is this list still sufficient? Nothing you can look back on now and would change? I see where you put the gasoila but what about the Permatex gasket sealer? Didn't I read Hank had a fiasco of a situation with that stuff ruining his fuel system? Sorry, to bring up buried ghosts - just trying to learn from previous experiences.
From my research, seems I am just about set.Do the hutch/harpoon in tank. Double clamp all junctions; 3/8 line from sending unit to pre pump racor then 3/8 line double clamped to fuel pump and done? Missing anything?
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Tuned
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I went through the same thought process many years ago. I looked and looked online, and even looked through a Baldwin catalog that a supplier had given me.
On a whim I decided I'd call Baldwin and see if they could offer any help. To my surprise, they transfered me to an engineer after I gave them a brief description of what I was trying to do. Non factory application, they just wanted to advise me on what would work, regardless of what the factory set up used to be.
His advice, you already have a primary fuel filter in the engine to protect the injectors. What you need pre-pump is at least 100 micron filtration to block larger debris from entering the pump. And to block debris larger than the inlet screen on the factory pump so it doesn't become clogged.
If you put a really low micron rating filter pre-pump, then it in essence becomes the primary filter, and the fuel pump was never really designed to pull volume through that filtration.
I ran the Baldwin BF7725 for years due to the advice and attention I got. Then I decided to expand my options.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15512691
On a whim I decided I'd call Baldwin and see if they could offer any help. To my surprise, they transfered me to an engineer after I gave them a brief description of what I was trying to do. Non factory application, they just wanted to advise me on what would work, regardless of what the factory set up used to be.
His advice, you already have a primary fuel filter in the engine to protect the injectors. What you need pre-pump is at least 100 micron filtration to block larger debris from entering the pump. And to block debris larger than the inlet screen on the factory pump so it doesn't become clogged.
If you put a really low micron rating filter pre-pump, then it in essence becomes the primary filter, and the fuel pump was never really designed to pull volume through that filtration.
I ran the Baldwin BF7725 for years due to the advice and attention I got. Then I decided to expand my options.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15512691
This above. Spend your extra $$ where it will make a difference. I'm on my 2nd cheap inline filter in 10 years. Minutes to install or replace.
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From: Escondido, ca
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From: Escondido, ca
Depending on were you look that is a 40-50 micron filter. IMO, that is restricting the fuel pump to much. but again just my opinion. If it works for you great.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: South Carolina
I hope my truck never consumes fuel that quickly.
I have been running it for most of 7 years.
To each his own. My .02
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Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Chambersburg, Pa
Here is another one you can check out. I've been running it for about a year, so far so good. I like it because it has metal barbs and you can replace the elements. However, for the cost I will just swap out the complete unit when the time comes.
https://www.holley.com/products/fuel...ers/parts/9747
https://www.holley.com/products/fuel...ers/parts/9747