MEP 803 Fuel filter on Aux. input

[CapePrep]

Hi Guys, I am putting my aux. fuel hose/tank pipe together. What are your thoughts on installing a filter on that set up so fuel is filtered before it hits the pump? I am using 1/2"copper fittings before the aux. hose. Let me know thoughts.

 

[Suprman]

Yes you should definitely filter the fuel from your aux tank before it goes into the gen.

 

[Daybreak]

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.

Also known as Airtex G-17. fuel filter - 300 micron

Filtering diesel is always a good practice.
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[Light in the Dark]

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.

 

[CapePrep]

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.

 

[csheath]

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.

 

[Farmitall]

A filter right out of your source is a good addition as long as you can maintain hydraulic continuity in the system.

 

[Zed254]

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.