Screw-on Fuel Filter
Jul 18, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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I looked at other canister filters, and they are all 3/8" in and out. I got the FST because it is -8 in and out.
I want to be E85-ready. I like what this guy has to say, especially that he told me in an email that I might not need a new element yet:
I want to be E85-ready. I like what this guy has to say, especially that he told me in an email that I might not need a new element yet:
Originally Posted by MikeGyver's email
Thank you, I'm sure you will be happy with our system/filters.
The filter media, FloMax, is our own cellulose (paper) mixture that is water stripping, not water blocking. Water blocking filters absorb water hence blocking filter flow.
Now, remember, these are 4 micron filters, so if you run into dirty fuel, these filters could plug up, but that is what they are supposed to do.
Until you are used to what change intervals need to be, we suggest that at each oil change that you remove the RF500 fuel filter and turn it up-side-down to drain into a clear jar...let the fuel settle and (1) check for water content (2) check to see if the fuel is dirty. If the fuel looks clean (even if there was water in the fuel) you can re-install the filter after putting a thin film of oil on the seal/gasket. When the fuel starts looking dirty, change the filter.
"Yes" the amount of surface area makes the difference.
Thanks again for your order.
Rick
The filter media, FloMax, is our own cellulose (paper) mixture that is water stripping, not water blocking. Water blocking filters absorb water hence blocking filter flow.
Now, remember, these are 4 micron filters, so if you run into dirty fuel, these filters could plug up, but that is what they are supposed to do.
Until you are used to what change intervals need to be, we suggest that at each oil change that you remove the RF500 fuel filter and turn it up-side-down to drain into a clear jar...let the fuel settle and (1) check for water content (2) check to see if the fuel is dirty. If the fuel looks clean (even if there was water in the fuel) you can re-install the filter after putting a thin film of oil on the seal/gasket. When the fuel starts looking dirty, change the filter.
"Yes" the amount of surface area makes the difference.
Thanks again for your order.
Rick
Jan 27, 2015 | 06:22 PM
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From: Suburban Chicago
I should have reported back after I installed it, but there really is no news. The truck runs much better with a fuel filter that is not water logged. I still have a stock pump, so any new filter would give the same improvement.
Jan 27, 2015 | 06:25 PM
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I like those fuelab filters, but they're ridiculously expensive. I've been looking at the 6 micron fiberglass filter for ethanol use.
Some people on tech are advocating the use of big diesel spin on fuel filters that supposedly work with E85.
Some people on tech are advocating the use of big diesel spin on fuel filters that supposedly work with E85.
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