Deuce wiper and primary spin on fuel filter upgrade

[ida34]

I read the tech articles on both these subjects. They give Napa numbers. I did the wiper upgrade and the result is amazing compared to the old wipers. I have had questions recently about them so here are some cross numbers I found for the Napa numbers given in the articles.


• Napa 4309 filter base Wix 24309 $48.49
• Napa 3418 fuel and water separator Wix 33418 $21.69
Napa Adjustable Wiper Arm Kits (60-750) Anco 41-01 $13.40
Exact Fit blades (60-013-1) Anco 31-13 $6.69


The prices are what I was quoted by my local parts store. I have not done the primary spin on filter kit yet but I want to do so before winter. Read the tech article under the resources tab for details. This is not a remove and replace job. You have to cut your old mounting bracket and bolt the new filter base to the old bracket piece. The wipers are bolt on with no fabrication skills needed.

 

[russ81]

Thanks for the update. Looks like an upgrade I will have to partake of.

 

[jim-m35a2]

I did the Saturn Surplus wiper upgrade and they work good for me.
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[ida34]

I think the Saturn upgrade is just the same stuff packaged differently.

 

[Staffsargent]

Well I put mine in today. The new filter housing is wrong! It flows the wrong way! I had
to make up a bracket to have the flow the right way. Will post pics soon. Then run out of fuel, the fuse was bad. Had to jump wire the fuse to start it.

 

[ida34]

Sorry. I did not post the article I just passed the info on with the filter. Did you take a look at the tech article on the subject? Did you use the wix number or the napa number? My parts guy crossed the napa number for me so I would guess he might have made a mistake. Let me know so I can find out the problem.

 

[Staffsargent]

Same filter NAPA owns WIX

 

[ida34]

The number seemed to work the the author of the tech article. Did you look at the tech article? Does the filter base look the same or different?

 

[bigmike]

I've got the Saturn wiper upgrade. I think it's a piece of S#@T. I'm mostly unhappy with the crappy made knurled knobs. The set screw strips too easily and gets loose. Also, the wipers mount too close to the window frame.

I'm going to make a modified version out of SST. I'll post pics and dims in a week or so.

 

[jim-m35a2]

I did a Saturn Wiper upgrade and posted pictures. They work fine for me. Use the stock Deuce knurled knobs. You have to adjust the wiper arm so it will not hit the windshield frame. Take it easy on the set screw, big guy, and they will work. I was in an automotive store tonight and I can buy a windshield wiper for 7 bucks compared to a 19.00 dollar one on Epay. They are not military but what the **** they work.
Jim
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[Bill W]

This is the primary filter I'm putting on my current duece ( click below ), The filter head is a Wix 24770 along with the wix 33405 spin on filter ( 12microns)., I bought this set up from Fleet Filters http://www.fleetfilter.com/Store_ViewProducts.asp?Cat=68 the filter head was $27.00 delivered. Take the first digit off any wix # and you'll have the NAPA #

 

[sprucemt]

The simplest, easiest and cleanest job to upgrade the primary fuel filter is the single piece adapter by John Tennis. Uses the original base with the adapter and spin on filter. 20 minute job.

 

[beaubeau]

Why would anyone want to replace original P- filter assm. and spend that kind of money?? I have just replaced original Alternator with a Delco Remy Commercial Alt"COST $100.00." and one thing I had to do was to move Primary filter assembly back about 6ins. This put the unit right out in the open and makes it more accessible for changing the filter. Just remove 2 bolts and the copper lines will FLEX enough to move the assm. back 6-8ins. Phil

 

[MikeON]

I've got the Saturn wiper upgrade. I think it's a piece of S#@T. I'm mostly unhappy with the crappy made knurled knobs. The set screw strips too easily and gets loose. Also, the wipers mount too close to the window frame.

I'm going to make a modified version out of SST. I'll post pics and dims in a week or so.

I had the same problem. Used option 2 in the instructions, and cut off the wiper shaft to use the knurled knobs. Filed flats on the shaft for the setscews. I was very careful not to overtighten the tiny setscrews. The knob would work loose on the shaft, and I would find the setscrews loose. Tightened them a little more, and after 2 or 3 times, the result was as shown in the picture. The knob was stretching in service, causing the screws to come loose. This happened on both sides. I took the knob to work and tested it on the Rockwell C hardness tester - it was so soft it would'nt read on the scale.

I called Saturn - they said they never heard of this before, but to their credit send me a complete new kit. They suggested using JB weld between the shaft and knob. I didn't use JB, but haven't used the wipers since except at inspection time.

Some rainy Saturday, I'll dust off the lathe and make some new wiper shafts since I ruined mine by cutting the ends off. But I haven't fiigured out how to make the tapered knurl at the end. I'd still install the Saturn kit, but avoid installation option 2.

 

[Staffsargent]

Pics of fuel filter base.
1. Take a piece of flat stock, heat it and bend it.
2. Drill the holes for the filter base and holes in the frame.
3. Mount it up.
You just have to turn the base around so the flow is going the right way.

 

[ida34]

I have had the Anco wiper parts on my truck since Feb 2008 and have had no problems with them loosening up. No cutting of the shaft either. The knob is held on by a small nut. No shaft modification and is completely reversible back to the original configuration.

As to the filter base, I wonder if the original author of the tech article had the flow correctly. He cautioned in the article to watch the flow direction.

 

[Staffsargent]

Good question?

 

[sprucemt]

If you go back thru the thread on the NAPA fuel filter housing, the original flow went one way and then NAPA changed the housing and the fuel direction reversed. Same part # for the housings. It is documented on a thread somewhere.

 

[Bill W]

You won't have flow direction problems with the 24770, its got inlet/outlet on both sides

 

[Bill W]

I thought I added a picture of the wix filter head