[rufushusky]

Ok FINALLY I got a day with descent weather and got my 2 micron Caterpillar fuel filter.

Ok so it started with a baldwin FB1311 fuel filter base. Then I used a o-ring JIC #10 to 6 fitting with the 3/8th adapter.

This is what it looks like mounted on the L-brackets.

This is what it looks like installed:

And the clearance with the filter is not too bad:

Total install time was about an hour and that is counting the 1/2 hour my father and I spent trying to get a broken tap out of one of the holes. I half filled the filter with some Power Service additive for diesel and the FASS HPFP filled the filter in no time.

Now I know why did I mount a 2 micron filter before my 7 micron canister filter?

1. Cat uses these as stand alone filters and they can handle a good amount of crap.

2. I would change the canister filter 2 or 3 times before I would change the believe it or not cheaper Cat filter cause of the capacity differences.

3. I am lazy.

 

[06BANKSBOY]

Looks nice man. I like the mounting Location you picked. I thought about mounting mine their but when did the install I was still using factory lift pump and lines, so I kinda had to go after the cannister without replumbing the whole truck. Now that my airdog has arrived I might move it.

 

[rufushusky]

Looks nice man. I like the mounting Location you picked. I thought about mounting mine their but when did the install I was still using factory lift pump and lines, so I kinda had to go after the cannister without replumbing the whole truck. Now that my airdog has arrived I might move it.

Thanks man. Originally I wanted to mount it inside the rail but I honest could not find the space. I like it were it is easy to get to. Really odd but since I put it on I am getting better rail pressure...go figure:woot:

 

[john cymbala]

I run the same set up but with a 10 micron prefilter. I have been very happy with it. And the filters are cheep.... 10 bucks

 

[rufushusky]

I run the same set up but with a 10 micron prefilter. I have been very happy with it. And the filters are cheep.... 10 bucks

Yeah I was floored by how cheap those big spin ons are. My cat one is like 12 bucks!

 

[SouthernCummins]

Do you have to have a High pressure fuel pump to run this setup?

 

[DORKWEED]

I've got the GDP 2 micron setup and it's great. Finer filtration, no matter what brand, is a good thing!!!:thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[rufushusky]

Do you have to have a High pressure fuel pump to run this setup?

I don't think so but it would definitely help the cause.

I've got the GDP 2 micron setup and it's great. Finer filtration, no matter what brand, is a good thing!!!:thumbsup:thumbsup

Yes sir!:thumbsup

 

[rocket]

Would the filter be the 1R-0750?? Where'd you pick it up?

 

[Shagginwagon]

Would the filter be the 1R-0750?? Where'd you pick it up?

Yep, that's the right P#, but I don't know where to get 'em.

 

[rufushusky]

Would the filter be the 1R-0750?? Where'd you pick it up?

Yep, I got it at a local Cat dealer. I have a few around me.

 

[rufushusky]

Yep, that's the right P#, but I don't know where to get 'em.

Here is how I found mine:


Caterpillar: Find A Dealer


and you don't HAVE to run a cat filter, anything with a 1-14 thread will work.

 

[dhoagland]

What is that pre pump inline filter you are using?

 

[rufushusky]

What is that pre pump inline filter you are using?

The little silver thing is a FF5079 inline strainer.

 

[smoke machine]

Good write up man

 

[rufushusky]

Good write up man

Thanks man!

Here is a list of filter that will fit the baldwin filter head:

Caterpillar Primary Filter/Water Separator 175-2949 (10 Microns) (threads 1-14 UNS-2B )
Fleetguard FS19683
Donaldson P551743
Baldwin BF1268
Wix 33005
Luber-Finer LFF8030
ACDelco TP1002

Caterpillar Secondary Filter 1R-0749 (2 Microns) (threads 1-14 UNS-2B )
Fleetguard FF5319
Donaldson P551311
Baldwin BF7587 (BF614, Standard Version, BF7633, Short Version)
Wix 33674
Luber-Finer LFF2749 (High efficiency version of LFF5823B)
ACDelco TP1322
Fram P8335
Purolator F75185
Hastings FF1056 (FF1007, Standard Version FF1079, Short Version))

Caterpillar Filter 1R-0750 (2 micron) (threads 1-14 UNS-2B )
Fleetguard FF5320
Donaldson P551313
Baldwin BF7633 (BF7587, Long Version)
Wix 33528
Luber-Finer LFF3347
ACDelco TP1326
Fram P8334
Purolator F65213
Hastings FF1079 (FF1056, Long Version)

I went with cat cause of their tight standards, these other filters will fit. Definition of 'absolute filtration' may vary or some are multi-pass vs. single pass etc. ect..

 

[Guest]

Ruf

I only skimmed this. As you know, I have been heavily interested in the other related thread on the AD.

Are you putting this after the AD or are you using the stock lift pump?

What is that in line for?

Yeah Yeah. . I know Page Jumper

Edit: Never Mind! I read the whole thing. You're running a FAS and that's a strainer.

But why the strainer? Just a junk catcher?

Steve

 

[rufushusky]

Ruf

I only skimmed this. As you know, I have been heavily interested in the other related thread on the AD.

Are you putting this after the AD or are you using the stock lift pump?

What is that in line for?

Yeah Yeah. . I know Page Jumper

Steve

Cliff note reader!


I am running a FASS HPFP, which is the fass pump less the filters. The strainer is just to protect the pump from anything larger enough to cause damage to the pump.

 

[awenthol]

What are you maintaining for pressure? I'm assuming you're running the 3/8 " all the way to the filter canister? Did you do 3/8 to the cp, as well?

 

[Guest]

Cliff note reader!


I am running a FASS HPFP, which is the fass pump less the filters. The strainer is just to protect the pump from anything larger enough to cause damage to the pump.

Yeah. . I bad

So I can expect to suck up a powerjoke when I pass one then.

I'll have to read through the list, but it looks like a plain old 3/8 inline fuel filter. I would imagine that would work OK. But all this makes for high maint. I was trying to reduce it and make filter changes easier. I fit the #3 catagory you mentioned in the opening post. . . . Laaaaazzzzzeeeeee Or is it old? They kinda run together

NOW all this good info shows up

How about running the AD100 like I already have and then going to the cat filter? As you mentioned in the other thread, I loose the heater and the aledged superior water separation and indicator. But if the AD and the cat filter does same the job, if not better. Right?

Even at the price of injectors, all the filters start to pile up too. It's too bad I have the AD 100 already. I would rather see the cat filter first, but I doubt I could draw through it efficiently.