Fuel polishing

[gimpyrobb]

So I ran into a water in my fuel issue last summer. I have been looking into keeping my stored fuel "up to par". Circulating fuel from a tank, through filters, and back to the tank is considered fuel "polishing".

Another member and I won a "lot" of blood coolers and in this lot we got 4 centrifugal pumps. I took off the 3phase 1.5hp motor and replaced it with a 110 single phase motor. Most of the cam-lock hoses I have are of the 3/4 variety, so I adapted the input/output to 3/4. I was worried that most of my spin on filter heads were 3/8 or smaller, then I saw that house filter with 3/4 in and outs. I guess I will use this to do most of the filtering till I find a high volume water block/filter.

I am just testing this out with stuff I have sitting around till I see if it will accomplish what I want. Then I might spend money on additional items. I will try to update the thread as I discover things through trial and error.

Here is a pic of the pump as of 15min ago.

 

[phil2968]

Looks good Grimp! We install fuel polishers on enclosed pumps that we sell to municipality's that will see long periods of standby.

 

[Speddmon]

gimp, give me some info on the new motor you put on your pump....I haven't had time to look at them yet, but it appears you have.

 

[gimpyrobb]

(Ed)It was in the "scrap pile" at Crusher's. I tested the impeller and housing and it fit! It is only 3/4hp though. I'd like to find a 24v motor for my other pump.

Phil, if you get some filter housings with decent sized inlets and outlets, you let me know! Do you have any opinion on the gulf coast filter's F-1 filter?

 

[Speddmon]

Is the nameplate still on the motor? It will give a "Frame" size. That's the really important part. I think it should be a "56C" or something similar.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Let me go look. 56j and its .5hp not .75!

 

[southdave]

GIMPCO FUEL Co.
Fuel your truck will fip for

 

[treessw]

Gimp, looks good man, thats a great little set up you have put together!!!!!!

 

[wreckerman893]

GIMPCO FUEL Co.
Fuel your truck will fip for

Man...that's cold blooded......I like it....but it's coooooold blooded.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Ok Dave...

 

[cranetruck]

Hard, sub-micron sized magnetic particles are best removed with a magnetic fuel filter. Home made version shown in this link...
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/53428-magnetic-fuel-filter.html

 

[gimpyrobb]

I have access to many computer HDDs. I have removed MANY of their magnets and will be using them on my filter. I already have a bunch stuck to the side of my HHO tank!

 

[dozer1]

I wonder if that filter is capable of handling what that pump can dish out. Guess that will come out in the trial and error. Looks like it just might work. Good luck

 

[patracy]

I have to question if the pump (being centrifugal) will lift any oil. Unless it's a vane/gearotar style pump, I don't see it happening without the pump and pickup being below the fuel. At least we've never managed to get it to work with the ones we've had. We've always resorted to gearotor and diaphragm pumps when dealing with WVO/WMO. Vanes seemed to be problematic at times as well.

 

[gimpyrobb]

The pump will be below the fuel. I will be taking fuel from the bottom of the HHO tank and pumping up to the top. I have other means of pumping, but decided on trying this one first. Will advise once I try it out.

 

[airmech3839]

I am interested to see this on the flip side!!! Hehehehe..... Sorry couldn't help myself!!!

 

[jesusgatos]

Cool gimp. Am using these Racor units on mah deuce, with progrmmable timers (FPM-PTC-12).

 

[LowTech]

(Ed)It was in the "scrap pile" at Crusher's. I tested the impeller and housing and it fit! It is only 3/4hp though. I'd like to find a 24v motor for my other pump.

The 24volt motor that I'm going w/ is an electric scooter motor. They can spin up into the 2000+RPM range and move a 200+lb man down the road. They come in several sizes/ratings. The one I was looking at goes for about $50.
Here's one for $35 that should work; 24volt motor
I'll use it to power the SBC oil pump that I'm using as a transfer/pick-up pump on the trailer.
Right now that is powered by a 1/3 hp 110 motor.

 

[FormerNewMVGuy]

Northern tool has fuel filters and housing's with 3/4 and 1 inch ports, they also have water block filters, that is where i get all my filter housing's for my fuel tanks.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Thanks Lowtech, but the pumps I have require a specific bolt pattern and a threaded shaft for the impeller.

Scott, I will be testing this out with whats on hand, cause I'm cheap. Once I find the pump and filter work as I want, I will start purchasing additional items. So far, it looks like I might experiment with making my own filter housing to accomplish what I want. If that turns out to be crap, I might just make a "filter bank" of multiple filters to accomplish goals.

Today was the first day in 6 weeks that it didn't rain at all. Naturally, I was helping load out an 818, so I didn't get the chance to try the pump out. I did however get a nice sun burn. Warmer(and dryer) weather is just around the corner! Along with chicks in bikinis.