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[rickf]

If these are not the specified brand of oil filters you are probably going to find out that you do not have the correct top can gasket. I found that out the hard way. The fuel water separators is not a replaceable filter in stock form. Are you sure this unit has the original filters? If not it is not a bad thing, just confusing to those of us that have them.

 

[Projectnut]

All the filters came with both the flat gasket and the o ring style. I've already changed out the oil filter and the new filter was the exact same size, and the gasket fit perfectly. I'll be changing the fuel strainer and filters next week.

 

[Ray70]

I'm also curious what you got as far as a fuel / water separator for $0.50?
The original is just a reusable stack of aluminum discs.
Normally you just wash off the discs and reuse.
Any chance you have a link to what you purchased?

 

[Projectnut]

I purchased a dozen Fram CS8941 water/fuel separator cartridge filters from our local Farm & Fleet store. They were the last of their stock.

FRAM CS8941 Fuel/Water Separator Cartridge | Blain's Farm & Fleet

The competition Fleet Farm chain is still selling them for $14.99

Fuel/Water Separator Filter - CS8941 by Fram at Fleet Farm

The Fram CS8941 is the filter specified in the maintenance manual I downloaded from Green Mountain Generators.

 

[Ray70]

That sure is interesting!
Definitely not an OEM part, although it's not a water separator either.... it looks like a filter element only.
Would you be able to share which manual from GM generators you got that number from? Something isn't adding up quite right....

 

[Projectnut]

Here's a little more information from the invoice.



FRAM CS8941 Fuel/Water Separator Cartridge
Qty: 12 / $0.44
Line Total: $5.28

The fuel filters are Hastings FF906

 

[2Pbfeet]

Here's a little more information from the invoice.



FRAM CS8941 Fuel/Water Separator Cartridge
Qty: 12 / $0.44
Line Total: $5.28

FRAM specifies that as a diesel fuel/water separator used on more than a few engines. If the shoe fits...

Great deal from Farm & Fleet! I wish we had one locally.

All the best,

2Pbfeet

 

[Projectnut]

When I was looking for filters, I found there were literally more than 2 dozen name brands that were listed as crossovers for water/fuel separators, fuel filters, oil filters, and air filters. I checked the specifications on most of them. They were all within a few thousandths of an inch as far as measurements were concerned. The main differences were filtration rate. Some filtered down to 5 microns while others were as high as 20 microns.

I opted for the middle of the road 10-to-15-micron models. I've had some frustrating experiences with the 5-micron ones back in the 1980's. In many cases they would clog up with paraffin when using #2 diesel in cold weather.

 

[2Pbfeet]

When I was looking for filters, I found there were literally more than 2 dozen name brands that were listed as crossovers for water/fuel separators, fuel filters, oil filters, and air filters. I checked the specifications on most of them. They were all within a few thousandths of an inch as far as measurements were concerned. The main differences were filtration rate. Some filtered down to 5 microns while others were as high as 20 microns.

I opted for the middle of the road 10-to-15-micron models. I've had some frustrating experiences with the 5-micron ones back in the 1980's. In many cases they would clog up with paraffin when using #2 diesel in cold weather.

Sounds like you did quite the research, and I compliment you on scoring some real deals on your filters.

I agree that there is such a thing as too fine. I think that diesel fuel has changed a bit since the '80s, but it still gels up when it is cold enough and Wisconsin gets more than cold enough for #2 diesel to gel up. As long as your final fuel filter is on specification, I think that you are probably golden.

All the best,

2Pbfeet

 

[Ray70]

I was wondering if the FRAM CS8941 separators showed up yet and how they look / fit? For $.40 it might be the ultimate score!

 

[Projectnut]

All the filters showed up last week. I inspected every one. They were all in excellent condition and all came with the appropriate gaskets. The water separators came from 3 different stores in in 3 different boxes. I paid about $10.00 shipping but the actual cost was over $16.00. They must have wanted to reduce inventory regardless of cost. The competition is still selling them at $14.99 a copy

 

[Ray70]

Maybe I should rephrase, I was wondering if you tried putting a water separator into the original ( left most ) water separator canister on the machine?
Also wondering if it actually has any functionality as a water separator, as it looks like a plain filter element.

 

[Projectnut]

Maybe I should rephrase, I was wondering if you tried putting a water separator into the original ( left most ) water separator canister on the machine?
Also wondering if it actually has any functionality as a water separator, as it looks like a plain filter element.

I have not yet tried any of the filters. I need to pull the generator out of the corner to work on it. It will take up one of the garage bays while the work is being done on it.

We got several inches of snow a couple days ago and it’s snowing again today. I dispise scraping ice off windows so the truck comes in whenever possible. It’s supposed to warm into the 60s in a few days. Maybe then I can leave the truck out and start working on the generator.