Fuel Filter micron ratings

[Gone Huntin']

I just had my IP rebuilt and the guy that rebuilt it asked me to use a fuel filter with a micron rating of atleast 10, but preferrably 6. I've been reading what I can find on different manufacturers filters and just don't find many that list the micron ratings. The WIX/NAPA 3617 that I'm running now has a rating of 12. Baldwin doesn't give micron ratings and feels that a filter shouldn't be chosen according to micron ratings. Does anyone have any micron info on any filters that might help me? Thanks

 

[sle2115]

If you don't mind adding an inline filter as I did, you could use the same one I did - Perma Cool and it is a 2 micron filter, so it is better than suggested. I have had mine on for about a year now, getting ready to replace the element this week as well as my 7.3 converted element.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

Does that Permacool use a standard filter? I'm wondering if I could use that to replace my existing 6.9L filter head?

 

[sle2115]

Couldn't tell you. The PermaCool ones are like $14 which is less than most "standard" fuel filters I have seen, so I just buy them. I bought a couple filters when I bought the head and haven't changed them. My truck doesn't seem to like the ULSD and I don't know exactly why, so I am going to start with a fuel filter change. Seems to crank a little more than it used to, not much, but I worry this is the start of something bigger! The fuel system less the IP is all new, so there shouldn't be any sludge or anything for a fuel change to break loose.