Dual filter head mounting location

[cshaw07]

When I first got my CUCV my filter block was cracked so I replaced it with the Mueller one from walmart because I was cheap. DO NOT USE THIS FILTER/FILTERHEAD It worked OK... but it is for a boat so the only place you can get replacement filters from is a boat store, they are pricey, small, and no good. I just won a dual filter setup on ebay that comes with 3/8 hose barb fittings and 2 fram 20micron fuel/water separators. I also ordered two 2micron filters. The idea to run one 20mic fuel/water separator then one 2micron filter on the dual head. The only issue is finding a place to put the dual head with 2 huge filters. they are about 4" round by 8". I'm thinking i may be able to move the power bus bars over a bit and mount them in a raised stock location, has anyone ever moved their buss bars? Or have a better idea of where to mount them? This truck gets used offroad a lot.

 

[Skinny]

Maybe you can move the front battery to the rear location to free up some room. Being that the cables are relatively expensive, I would avoid rerouting the bus bars. Very expensive for not a lot of gain.

 

[cshaw07]

the issue there is in about 3 days my truck will be turbo as well.. my two batteries are currently in the rear of the blazer, but after having them there i think i'm going to move them back to under the hood and both in the front battery tray. I'll have more room above the engine but i havent measured it yet. *If* they will fit there, does anyone see an issue with them being right above the engine? Atleast if i have to change them with the engine hot diesel fuel wont get on the manifold like they are now.

 

[doghead]

When I first got my CUCV my filter block was cracked so I replaced it with the Mueller one from walmart because I was cheap. DO NOT USE THIS FILTER/FILTERHEAD It worked OK... but it is for a boat so the only place you can get replacement filters from is a boat store, they are pricey, small, and no good..

Google , 10 Micron and is a replacement for: Mercury 35-60494-1, Aqua Power 6031, GLM 24940, Sierra 18-78250, SMI 15494, Valmar 52113, Marpac 7-0872

You can get them at Home Depot and many other places.

 

[Skinny]

I imagine you are going to a single exhaust, any room on the frame rail for the filter assembly? I know they are long and you use the truck offroad but mid chassis may work???

 

[chevyCUCV]

Get shorter filters?

 

[cshaw07]

I'm going to mount just to the left of the stock location in the engine bay. With the turbo, (should be done in 2 days) i'll have room behind the aircleaner since there wont be an air cleaner there haha. I'll post up pics when i'm done.

 

[scottladdy]

Thank you, can't wait to see it installed.