Fuel Filter Mod

[joesco]

Thought I would post the duel spin-on fuel filter modification I did on my soon-to-be running MEP-002A.

Parts:

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Wix 24309 & Napa 4309 Base $25.97
Wix 33123 Fuel Water Separator $10.11
Wix 24347 Fuel Filter $6.25
Misc Fittings $9.00

Source for filters:

[/FONT]Wix & Napa Filters & Accessories: FleetFilter Secure Online Store

 

[mobileauto2000]

Very nice work

 

[Beerslayer]

Wow, thanks for posting the photo and part numbers. Does the setup require two of the bases as it looks like?

 

[joesco]

Yes, two bases, same part number.

 

[JAYHAWK 1962]

So you completely bypassed the original 3 filter setup? what advantages are you finding with the change? looks like a a nice clean install.

 

[NEIOWA]

From my experience doing the same. Can buy over the counter filters ar any NAPA etc. Easy to prime (will start and run),

 

[joesco]

If and when I get him running I will let you know. But I did it for several reasons, ease of maintenance, better
filtration, filters available most everywhere and no worry about leaking gaskets. I also purchased Speddmon's spin-on
oil filter adapter / filter setup also. Did the same when I refurb'd my Deuce.

 

[bushhawg73]

Does anyone know if this set up will work for my 1984 M1008.

 

[joesco]

Yes, similar, this is what I used to replaced the breadbox filter...

Amazon.com: RACOR 900FH EQUIVALENT FUEL FILTER WATER SEPARATOR 90/GPH: Automotive

 

[Speddmon]

That set-up looks really good Joe. Keep up the good work!

 

[Dan2001qx4]

Thanks for the part numbers and post.

 

[cuad4u]

I bought several 002A and 003A generators that were missing the original 3 section military canister type fuel filter assemblies. I bought several two section Ford tractor fuel filter assemblies off ebay for around $30 each. It mounts exactly as shown. The first section is a water separator with see-through GLASS bowl and the second section uses a standard NAPA pleated paper fuel filter. The filter assembly I used does not use spin on filters. It uses the cartridge type filter elements. I think filter changes will be MUCH easier and less messy with the set up shown, but what I did has worked well for several years.