Fuel Filter Service

[sgtmike3]

Got a few questions about our M998 and the fuel filter/separator.

What is the recommended service procedure for the filter?

Should we replace the entire unit when servicing or just the filter inside?

Is there a commercial source for the Kaydon filter? I have located the part numbers for the filter element. We are a government agency so Ebay isn't really an option.

And lastly, is there anything special we need to do with the water separator when servicing?

We aren't experiencing any fuel problems but our mechanic was wanting to replace the filter as part of normal servicing. We recently had to replace the water pump on the HMMWV and discovered that the Army had replaced the original 6.2 with the 6.5. Other than this minor issue our truck has been a great gift from the LESO program.

Thanks in advance,

Mike

 

[sgtmike3]

Does anyone know anything about the HMMWV fuel system?

 

[steelsoldiers]

Mike,

No need to replace the entire unit, just the filter. The separator can be re-used if it is in good condition. NAPA auto should be able to cross the filter number to Wix or something else.

The complete procedure for your mechanic is covered in paragraphs 3-32 and 3-33 in the TM 9-2320-280-20-2, which is available for download HERE: http://test.steelsoldiers.com/upload/M998/TM-9-2320-280-20-2.pdf

 

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sgtmike,

We also recently aquired a HMMWV. I have been getting filters and parts from the following sources:

www.hummerpartsguy.com

Kascar

www.real4wd.com

I have been using the govt credit card for online purchases, but I believe both places do purchase orders, etc.

Our local NAPA also is able to get things. We bought batteries from them and they have all the govt labels on them.

We're getting ready to paint ours soon.