FASS install and stock fuel filter canister

[Mactruck]

I'm in the process of installing my FASS and had a couple of questions. (Yes I searched first) I needed to clarify a few things.



I'm converting from a PE4200 system. Can I reuse my Steel braided lines that came with my previous system? Or should I replace the lines with the push on type that came with the FASS. (This would mean I need to get a few adapters as the fittings for the FASS are larger. )



I am hesitant to eliminate my stock fuel Filter (per the FASS directions) My concern is the electric fuel heater located inside the housing. Being from New England and the cold we experience I'm concerned about the possibility of waxing and rough starting and running in the extreme winter months.

Should I be concerned???



By keeping the Fuel filter housing am I adding additional stress on the FASS pump as well as my Injection pump due to pushing through 2 Filter medias? Will my Stock fuel filter and housing add air that the FASS does such a good job of removing??



I have replaced my the factory line from the filter housing to the injection pump with a braided steel line with a port for a pressure gauge. So there won't be any restriction there.



Yes I have a Bunch of questions. I could use the TDR memberships advice and experience.



Thanks

Kevin "Mac"



PS: WOW I Hit the over 1000 post mark!!!Oo. wohoo

 

[Big P]

I had my FASS installed this winter. I don't use the stock fuel filter or the fuel heater option on the FASS and I haven't had any problems. Also my truck is not garaged.

 

[DavidC]

BRobertson found this.

http://www.maesco.com/products/racor/r_dfh_intro/r_dfh_intro.html



Dave

 

[bpenrod]

I bought another fitting like the one that replaced the banjo on the injection pump and plan on running thru the stock filter housing once my adapter is machined. I too like the heater and WIF sensor built in there.

 

[yogibear]

Could you get away with not putting a filter in the stock housing??

Just push fuel thru the empty housing. Would this let you use the heater, and the WIF sensor?

 

[Mad Bomber]

Fass

Originally posted by yogibear

Could you get away with not putting a filter in the stock housing??

Just push fuel thru the empty housing. Would this let you use the heater, and the WIF sensor?

This is also what I was thinking

 

[massdiesel]

Hey

Kevin give me a call at the shop today.

 

[bpenrod]

That's my plan, I figured the FASS has enough filtering so I was going to just use it lie a resevoir and let the fule heater and WIF sensors do thier jobs.