[Vwdiesel] 2 micron Fleetguard diesel fuel filter

[Area31 Research Facility]

For the benefit of the archives and those looking for a large (to hold
lots-o-gunk) fuel filter that is economically priced.  Rob

> The large 2 micron Caterpillar spin-on diesel fuel filter by Fleetguard
> is FF5320.  IIRC it is a 3/4-13 thread I think and the filter housing
> sold by Princess Auto for the Goldenrods is a 3/4-14.  I just got a die
> the right size and chased the thread on the Goldenrod holder spiggot,
> but not all the way, only about 1/3rd to 1/2.  The difference in pitch
> is so small you end up losing all the threads if you go too far. Works
> great!
>
> Rob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "McCanless, James" <james.mccanless at lmco.com>
> To: "Area31 Research Facility" <stephensrw at stn.net>; <rbp at 4u2bu.org>;
> "Sandy Cameron" <scameron at compmore.net>
> Cc: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 11:33 AM
> Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] euREKa!! WVO Eurovan!!
>
>
> > Rob,
> > I would be interested in that number.
> > Thanks,
> > Troy
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]
> > On Behalf Of Area31 Research Facility
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:34 AM
> > To: rbp at 4u2bu.org; Sandy Cameron
> > Cc: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> > Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] euREKa!! WVO Eurovan!!
> >
> > Rolf,
> >
> > Sounds fascinating.  Are you aware that Fleet makes a 2 micron large
> > spin-on filter for Caterpillar? I tracked it down looking for a filter
>
> > for my 1.5L diesel Rabit engine in genset project operating on
> WTF/WMO.
> > I can post the part # if anyone wants it.  Not handy at the moment
> > sorry.  It is a generous sized filter about 4" diameter by 6.5"-7"
> > long to capture plenty-o-crud before needing replacement and very
> > affordable at around $10 ea.
> >
> > I read that you used copper refrigeration type tubing inside 3/4"
> > rubber heater hose.  That will work extremely well until, (and it
> > hopefully won't
> > happen) the copper work hardens from flexing/vibration and cracks
> > making a leak.  Copper tubing is never employed in motor vehicles for
> > this reason.
> >
> > Rob
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <rbp at 4u2bu.org>
> > To: "Sandy Cameron" <scameron at compmore.net>
> > Cc: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 8:05 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] euREKa!! WVO Eurovan!!
> >
> >
> > Sandy
> > this is a dual tank system - I am on 100% veggie 95% of the time I
> > will be posting details when I can get to it, but it is a 17 gal
> > aluminum tank in the back of the van (currently unheated, but today it
>
> > gets insulation & copper coil *under* the tank); from the tank I go
> > HIH (hose in a hose - 3/8"
> > copper in 3/4" rubber) running @ 14' under vehicle to twin filters in
> > the engine bay; primary filter is Fleetguard FH23000 (BIG filter meant
>
> > for
> > 18-wheelers) w/ cast aluminum coolant heat exchanger built-in @ 25
> > micron; secondary filter is Racor 500FG (as of yet unheated, but it
> > has a port for a 12v heater that I will put something in for
> > winter/earlier switchover boost
> > heating) - the Racor is 2 micron; then into the Pollak 6-port
> > switching valve; then into the IP and the engine vegoil gets *HOT*;
> > switchover is almost unnoticeable - just a slight 'relaxation' of the
> > IP - seems to run slightly smoother and quieter, a little 'lower down'
>
> > - and of course the smell from the tailpipe improves I will post pics
> > and answer questions when I can Rolf
> >
> > Quoting Sandy Cameron <scameron at compmore.net>:
> >
> > > At 07:16 PM 5/10/05 -0400, you wrote:
> > > >hey all
> > > >big thanks to everyone who helped me get my van back up and
> > > >running, and then converted to veggie had her maiden voyage last
> > > >night and got
> >
> > > >so excited I forgot how to drive and backed into a lamppost oh
> > > >well, a bumper and a taillight are a small price to pay to be *OFF*
>
> > > >of petrol the engine is peppier, the IP is purring like a kitten on
>
> > > >all this wonderful fried clam grease, and the smell - heavenly will
>
> > > >be posting some kind of log w/ picts on my website at some point
> > > >but I just wanted to share the delirium
> > >
> > > You on 100%? Dual system?
> > >
> > > My Goldie is running on 50% WVO, havent got time right now to
> > > complete
> >
> > > the dual fuel system. No starting problems so far.
> > > Filtering 5 gal at a time with my overnight gravity system.
> > > Sure beats coffee filters.
> > >
> > > Sandy
> > > PS does clam grease result in a different smell than french fries?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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