Fuel filter elements after 15K miles

[dlmetzger]

Just passing along some info and a picture. I added the FASS Platinum 95 GPH pump/single filter to the truck 15K miles ago. I left the w/ OEM filter inline. This is my 1st fuel filter change since then. I am using the Parker/Racor S3204S 2 micron vacuum filter on the FASS (it came w/ the FASS) and the Fleetguard FS43252 at the engine. The FASS filter has captured all the black stuff and the OEM filter is clean. On previous changes with just the OEM filter, it captured all the black stuff. Curiously, I have never seen WIF MAL, nor have I seen any water in the Racor S3204S filter (it has a see-thru bowl). I guess the diesel fuel around here has good water separators at the pump.

 

[KLauber]

DL,

How about a picture of your FASS install location. THats next on my list for additions after getting rid of the restrictions.

Ken

 

[dlmetzger]

Sorry I didn't get back sooner. Here's my previous post on the install https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/3rd-generation-ram-forum-no-engine-transmission-discussions/219753-platinum-fass-install-2008-megacab.html. If I were to do it again, I would spend more time trying to attach it to the frame without drilling into it. I should have also installed it a bit higher. I was having some interference problems with the parking brake.

 

[KLauber]

Where did you get your Fass pump?

 

[dlmetzger]

Genos Garage, of course!

 

[KLauber]

Genos Garage, of course!

Of course! where did you get the Racor filter?



Ken

 

[dlmetzger]

The Parker/Racor came with the FASS. The pictures on Genos website and other places show a Donaldson filter, but mine came w/ the Parker/Racor. It seems to be a good filter, so i've bought some like replacements.

 

[dlmetzger]

Of course! where did you get the Racor filter?



Ken

I'm a little slow sometimes. If you're asking where I got the replacement filter, I went here: [30562]Parker Racor SEAL KIT, S3201, S3203, S3204 - National Fleet Parts,Inc.



I was surprised Genos didn't carry them.

 

[dlmetzger]

Here's the link to the filter: [S3204S]Parker Racor ELEMENT, REPLACEMENT, B32004S - National Fleet Parts,Inc. . The other one was for seals only.

 

[AH64ID]

Curiously, I have never seen WIF MAL, nor have I seen any water in the Racor S3204S filter (it has a see-thru bowl). I guess the diesel fuel around here has good water separators at the pump.

I haven't seen a drop of water in my tanks in nearly 50K miles and that's with 2 f/w seps that are both rated better than stock.