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MEP 803 Fuel filter on Aux. input
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Yes you should definitely filter the fuel from your aux tank before it goes into the gen.
Howdy,
The small barrel filter. NSN 2910-01-553-6571 FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID (small barrel filter only) PART# 00-24000
It is attached to the fuel pump.
The small barrel filter. NSN 2910-01-553-6571 FILTER ELEMENT,FLUID (small barrel filter only) PART# 00-24000
It is attached to the fuel pump.
Also known as Airtex G-17. fuel filter - 300 micron
Filtering diesel is always a good practice.
Filtering diesel is always a good practice.
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Is it easier for you to filter the fuel before it hits the machine, or in the machine? I would think you will get a higher flow rate (and possible better filtering) if you go with an inline filter before it even hits the machine.
I guess I was wondering (guyfang??
if that little pump, that is actually sucking fuel for quite a distance vs. pushing it, is capable of handling a filter on the intake side? I have always been told it is better for a pump to push fuel as opposed to pulling it, especially where we have the long aux. hose and other fittings, etc. Since I had a situation a few weeks ago where I needed to run the 803 for 24 hours due to a power outage and had to keep checking fuel level, I want to use this machine as it was designed. But also want to protect it and it's systems. Hence the filter since I will be connecting it to an aux source next time so I don't have to worry about it.
if that little pump, that is actually sucking fuel for quite a distance vs. pushing it, is capable of handling a filter on the intake side? I have always been told it is better for a pump to push fuel as opposed to pulling it, especially where we have the long aux. hose and other fittings, etc. Since I had a situation a few weeks ago where I needed to run the 803 for 24 hours due to a power outage and had to keep checking fuel level, I want to use this machine as it was designed. But also want to protect it and it's systems. Hence the filter since I will be connecting it to an aux source next time so I don't have to worry about it.
This is a good idea I will employ on mine. I have small engine filters on the supply line on both my tractors. Those little $3 filters are much easier and cheaper to replace than the larger OEM filters.
I didn't know what micron ability those little installed filters had. I do know I have sucked some crud up that would pass through on a similar pump I use to transfer fluids with.. I think it's just there to keep the pebbles out.
I didn't know what micron ability those little installed filters had. I do know I have sucked some crud up that would pass through on a similar pump I use to transfer fluids with.. I think it's just there to keep the pebbles out.
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A filter right out of your source is a good addition as long as you can maintain hydraulic continuity in the system.
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I put a water separator / filter on the discharge of this auxiliary fuel tank. My 802A and 803A have no problem pulling the fuel into the generators.
