Better Fuel Filter?

[SMorneau]

Should I use the FS19519 in place of the FS1253 that I currently use. I do not have a relocation kit. Will the FS19519 filter interchange in the stock location and does it use the same water in fuel sensor?

 

[JJW_ND]

Scott:

I switched to this over a year and half ago. Changed it several times since. I install the FS19519 in the same place as stock. Screws directly up to stock housing. It is a very tight fit, such that you need to loosen the two filter housing mount bolts and raise the housing to get the filter on. Real pain to get the WIF sensor on. Filter is longer than stock filter which puts it right up against the prefilter plumbing. But it does fit.

I was also worried about winter filtration problems with the finer micron media used in this one versus the FS1253. Made it through this past December (average temp of 5) running straight #2 and stanadyne.

Great filter! It will fit. It does work!

Because of its increased size (longer than stock) I dropped back to every 18K between changes.

jjw
ND

 

[1tuffram]

I second JJN-DW,

The filter is a bit wider and longer making it a tight fit. This makes it difficult to get the filter lined up to thread on the filter mount. I have not had to loosen anything to get the filter on. Yes, the WIF sensor is a PIA to screw on the filter due to its longer length. The first time I change the filter I put the WIF sensor on the filter so I could pre-fill the filter before installing it. Had problems with a very tight fit between the sensor and prefilter assembly until I was able thread the filter on the mount. Also had problem with sensor wires getting twisted and catching on stuff while screwing on filter. Second time I put WIF sensor on after filter installed, whole process much easier. Only down fall was pushing the prime buttom until I thought my was going to fall off since I couldn't pre-fill the filter (stopped counting after 100 pushes).

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'95 2500 SLT 5 speed 4x4

 

[Cooker]

Why is the FS19519 better? Is it simply becasue it is larger? Is the media inside the filter the same?

Thanks for the input,
Ryan

 

[Andy Redmond]

Why not purchase the canister used on the 1997 and early 98's?

I think the ISB version for the 98. 5 and 99's is the same part number, but I won't swear to it. You will then have the "finer"micron that the Fleetguard FS19528 offers. I think the canister runs less than $100.

 

[JJW_ND]

I sure someone will post the specifcs, or it can be found in a few issues back, but as I understand it the FS19519 is the same high performance filter Required on the ISB but not required for the older B's. Higher micron filtration, larger filter canister. It is a direct screw on filter other then the tight fit for 94 - 96 trucks.

Not sure what would all be involved to go to the newer canisters.

Like I said, I think one could run this filter longer then the standard filter which is probably changed far to much already. For the few times it has to be changed it is not that big a deal.

jjw
ND

 

[Cooker]

I installed the 19519 on my '96 today. Went on no problem. In fact, I think it was a little easier to work with because of it's larger size.

As far as the difference in the filters here is an email I received from Fleetguard:
"The FS19519 is a upgrade for the FS1253. These two filters can be interchanged. The FS19519 has
the same micron rating a the FS1253, but has a larger dirt holding area and a higher flow rate. "

Also the 19519 is the Stratapore media. So it would seem to me that it would be efficient down to a smaller micron.

Edit: I didn't have to losen the housing to install the filter, and I installed it with the WIF sensor already screwed into the filter.

Ryan


[This message has been edited by Cooker (edited 04-04-2001). ]

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I put a FS-19519 in place of the FS-1253 yesterday. What a PITA.

Apparently some of our lift pumps have slightly different positioning of the 90º elbow & hose that goes to the prefilter/heater. I tried every possible angle to get the filter to thread on with the drain valve attached. The flange or step on the drain valve, where you put your fingers to push up to open the drain valve kept butting up against the hose from the lift pump to the strainer/heater. I tried threading the drain valve into the filter once it was mounted. Still no way. I can't get a straight shot into the threads. The hose is in the way. Loosening the fliter head wouldn't get my anywhere, so I didn't try that.



Finally after 2 hours and scraped up arms, I ground down the flange on the drain valve so there is about an 1/8" flange, compared to 3/4" stock. Now I have enough room to clear the hose. It screwed right in.

 

[JJW_ND]

Gets easier with each try!

I had the same experiences as you did with the last 4 changes Bill. That is why I loosen the filter housing enough to raise it up. This allow just enough clearance to screw it all on. I install a dry filter also (after a very messy first attempt. Just pump er up when completed.



jjw

 

[Bud Fox]

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