CAT 1R-0749 Fuel Filter

[paulb3]

Hi just wondering if anyone has tried stuffing one of these filters on our beloved IDI engine bays and if you did do you have any pictures. I am contemplating the I idea.

thanks

 

[stumiister]

I believe that filter would be way too long

 

[Kevin 007]

I am sold on racor 120 series filter/water seperators now.

 

[paulb3]

i think I can get it to fit near the passenger side between the battery and the radiator.

 

[ford390gashog]

I found some info on here http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/3rd-gen-powertrain/140295-cat-1r-0749-filter-question.html the downfall is the $$$$$$$ to replace those filters.

 

[Wyreth]

but at our fuel flow volume, wouldn't the increased lifespan offset the filter cost. Larger filter surface area = longer lifespan.

 

[paulb3]

I can get the filters for about $18 a pop out the door I think it is close to 1/2 of the cost of the replacement filter I got on my truck now. More filtration is always nicer maybe not necessary but can't be bad at all especially when it's 2micron at 98-99% effectiveness better than the nominal rating on the replacement filters.

But anyway still trying to figure out the mounting looks like it's going to be fun finding a spot to put it and still have easy enough access to service.