Adding another filter?

[h2odrx]

I want to add another filter to my 97 PSD set up? is it a bad idea? I'd really like to go with the fass elect pump but for now I was thinking of adding this?

 

[res0wc18]

nope just space consuming. do one inline some where on the frame rails. once again if i knew how to shrink the pics i could show you some of mine.

 

[hheynow]

Why do you want to add another filter? FWIW the OEM fuel filter is rated at 7 microns. I agree with Rich as to placing it on the frame rail but it would be a pre-filter and I suggest a 30 micron pre-filter. Placing it forward of the tank switch valve allows both tanks to flow through it. On my '97 which is converted I have a separate filter for each tank (both 10 microns) and the OEM fuel filter is no longer used. The fuel bowl and sensors are still intact and functional. Here's a photo of my rear tank fuel filter. The rubber hose coil is part of my coolant loop and keeps the filter toasty warm.

 

[res0wc18]

the factory filter is 7 microns? Wow im impressed! they were ahead of there game for 1997!

 

[h2odrx]

Why do you want to add another filter? FWIW the OEM fuel filter is rated at 7 microns. I agree with Rich as to placing it on the frame rail but it would be a pre-filter and I suggest a 30 micron pre-filter. Placing it forward of the tank switch valve allows both tanks to flow through it. On my '97 which is converted I have a separate filter for each tank (both 10 microns) and the OEM fuel filter is no longer used. The fuel bowl and sensors are still intact and functional. Here's a photo of my rear tank fuel filter. The rubber hose coil is part of my coolant loop and keeps the filter toasty warm.

That is just what i was thing of doing, I don't know the rating of the one in the picture, but it works good and was free. It is in my 87 now and while I do the rebuild I'd like to use it on the 97?

 

[milner351]

Has anyone come up with a slick way of connecting to the factory "nylon" fuel line?

I've added a separate filter on a friends IDI truck on the frame rail - we just used hose over the factory line with regular clamps and it worked fine - but he doesn't drive the truck much and has not run WVO or WMO yet either.

I'm wondering if there is a barbed fitting that will push into the factory line without leaking and make a better seal with rubber hose?