pre-filter for electric pump on 1009

[rsh4364]

what filters are you guys using for a pre-filter with electric pumps,also how did you wire? relays,fuses,circuit breakers?

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

I haven't done it yet myself, but I think you definitely need a relay and either a fuse or circuit breaker. No way would I run one from an existing circuit without a relay.

 

[DriverSideImpact1008]

You can just use a little $3 inline motorcycle/small engine filter. You could wire the pump any number of ways. To the fuse block, to the battery, to a key-on circuit, with a switch, etc. As long as it has a fuse or circuit breaker capable of handling the draw from the fuel pump I think it would be fine.

 

[phil2968]

You can just use a little $3 inline motorcycle/small engine filter. ...

And this little filter will handle all the fuel that 6.2 will burn. How many miles before it plugs up enough to cause problems? A screen maybe but never a small filter.
Just speaking from experience.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

And this little filter will handle all the fuel that 6.2 will burn. How many miles before it plugs up enough to cause problems? A screen maybe but never a small filter.
Just speaking from experience.

Yep. I'm planning on a decent replaceable filter, maybe something like 20 microns. Just to catch the big stuff before it gets to the regular filter.

 

[rsh4364]

The one Im looking at is system 1 #200-201405,30 micron,stainless mesh but don't like pricetag of 98 bucks....

 

[DieselBob]

I used one of these Parker/Racor filters on my 02 Ford 7.3. you can get different micron ratings for the spin on filter and has a nice sediment bowl and drain. Can't remember what I paid anymore but I pick it up at marine supply years ago for under a "C" note.
http://www.parker.com/literature/Racor/7766_Rev_-_120_Series_Feb2008.pdf

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

You could wire the pump any number of ways. To the fuse block, to the battery, to a key-on circuit, with a switch, etc. As long as it has a fuse or circuit breaker capable of handling the draw from the fuel pump I think it would be fine.

I disagree. I think you need a relay in there. Too much chance of overloading a circuit.

 

[rsh4364]

I want an inline filt. that fits up in frame rail,thinking about installing a new 31 gal. tank anyways,so could prob. use a cheaper filter..

 

[DriverSideImpact1008]

I disagree. I think you need a relay in there. Too much chance of overloading a circuit.

Oops forgot the relay part. You could run the control for the relay from the ignition spot on the fuse panel (with an inline fuse), and run the pump off battery power.

Also, I really don't see the issue with a small filter (and by small I DON'T mean a 1" long/.75" dia. one you put on a lawn mower), plenty of people use small filters before electric pumps, and on vehicles with greater fuel demands than a 6.2 diesel. Screen filters are good too, they are easy to clean and replace.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Oops forgot the relay part. You could run the control for the relay from the ignition spot on the fuse panel (with an inline fuse), and run the pump off battery power.

Yep! That's the way to go!

 

[Adam86CUCV]

What about a Wix 33033? It's 20 micron in line metal can filter and around $6, seems like a good choice to use and have a spare in the glove box if your worried about a clog.

 

[rsh4364]

Thanks for the input guys,That Wix filter looks what I was lookin for,but some how overlooked.