Question; spin-on fuel filter mod.

[CycleJay]

Hi guys,

I just have two simples question;

What is the advantage of doing the "Spin-on fuel filter mod"?

Also, is there any disadvantages of doing the mod?

Thank you,

 

[Cucvnut]

you lose the fuel heater. on the plus side you lose the filter base that is known to leak on the trucks.

 

[True Knight]

I live in southern California, so I didn't need a fuel heater. No disadvantages for me, especially because I had the stock filter base that I could not keep from leaking.

 

[Cucvnut]

I live in southern California, so I didn't need a fuel heater. No disadvantages for me, especially because I had the stock filter base that I could not keep from leaking.

Same for me and I live in Norcal lol.

 

[cucv1833]

Heres a few examples.
I always wanted to put a racor spin on but my stock one is still good.
Do a search its all covered

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/36435-my-cucv-spin-fuel-filter-mod.html?highlight=Spin+filter
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/7...-primer-12v-heater.html?highlight=spin+filter
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/66158-spin-filter-kit-reccomendations.html?highlight=spin+filter

 

[ralbelt]

Same here, my OEM works fine, but a spin on is on the list. In Georgia you should be fine without the fuel heater.

 

[southdave]

Direct fit for heater part of your GP system, have to get the heater option..

 

[cpf240]

Aren't there some spin-on setups that include the heaters? I thought I had seen them mentioned here before.

 

[southdave]

in the truck

 

[GPrez]

I did the spin on filter mod and have had no issues without the heater. If your glow plugs work correctly it will start fine even in a cold climate. I have plenty of 15 to 20-degree mornings with no starting problems.

 

[that1028guy]

I have the FM 100 with the fuel heater and it was only 250 bucks.

 

[Matt65]

I recently installed a clear 10 micron prefilter in front of my canister. I like being able to see the fuel, and it's movement. I may add a pressure gauge in the future.

I was asked why I installed the pre-filter- I run low %s of WMO to offset fuel cost. It is filtered to 5 microns before use and I have never had any problems. Should I ever, the pre filter will clog first due to size and being in front of the main filter. I can remove it from the loop, and bleed much easier vs. pulling the canister on the highway. If I had an electric fuel pump and no WMO, I would probably not run the prefilter.

The canister is more readily available and fiters better than the factory cartridge, and does not leak. It was installed on my truck by the Forestry Service when I bought it. Downside is the water in fuel sensor function is also lost along with the fuel pressure switch- used for diagnostic testing only.

 

[southdave]

I have the FM 100 with the fuel heater and it was only 250 bucks.

Wow, I got it for about a bill. the filter and housing was 30 bucks the 150 watt element was 75 and the yellow water separtator was like 10-15 bucks
I have thre units on one truck 50micron 30 and 5 micron for the WMO and diesel

 

[paraclete comes]

southdave where did you buy your setup

 

[nf6x]

I bought a Racor filter kit on eBay not long ago to replace the leaky original unit in my M1009. I haven't gotten around to installing it yet. I don't expect to miss the heater here in Southern California, and the hand primer pump looks like it'll be a nice feature. The thing is kinda big. If it works well for me, I might consider one for my HMMWV, too, since it uses an uncommon filter element.

 

[bshupe]

Where did you get that base

I recently installed a clear 10 micron prefilter in front of my canister. I like being able to see the fuel, and it's movement. I may add a pressure gauge in the future.

I was asked why I installed the pre-filter- I run low %s of WMO to offset fuel cost. It is filtered to 5 microns before use and I have never had any problems. Should I ever, the pre filter will clog first due to size and being in front of the main filter. I can remove it from the loop, and bleed much easier vs. pulling the canister on the highway. If I had an electric fuel pump and no WMO, I would probably not run the prefilter.

The canister is more readily available and fiters better than the factory cartridge, and does not leak. It was installed on my truck by the Forestry Service when I bought it. Downside is the water in fuel sensor function is also lost along with the fuel pressure switch- used for diagnostic testing only.

Hey Matt65, Where did you get that base/what is it etc? I really like the top feed and bleeder right there. Very simple and compact.

 

[Matt65]

Hey Matt65, Where did you get that base/what is it etc? I really like the top feed and bleeder right there. Very simple and compact.

It was on the truck when I got it. I'm not sure where it came from. It has worked well so far. I like the extra out port, this is where I have considered adding a pressure gauge. My next canister (from Napa) due to go in will also have a bottom bleeder for water.

 

[Blue2actual]

heres the thread that I used and it worked out great. The napa filter number provided is a fuel filter/water separator with the water drain valve on the bottom of the filter housing. It's a great thread. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/36435-my-cucv-spin-fuel-filter-mod.html

 

[that1028guy]

Wow, I got it for about a bill. the filter and housing was 30 bucks the 150 watt element was 75 and the yellow water separtator was like 10-15 bucks
I have thre units on one truck 50micron 30 and 5 micron for the WMO and diesel

Man, I feel like I got jiped....

 

[Cucvnut]

heres the thread that I used and it worked out great. The napa filter number provided is a fuel filter/water separator with the water drain valve on the bottom of the filter housing. It's a great thread. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/36435-my-cucv-spin-fuel-filter-mod.html

I run that same filter and set up. I followed his instructions and it worked great.