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Fuel Filters

I am ordering some spare fuel filters for my ISL400. The Primary filter is shown as a Racor R90P on Barry B's list. This crosses to a Fleetguard FS 19532. My coach has at present a NAPA 3231, which crosses to neither one of the above. What do you have ?
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #1 –
Dave,

I have found the Wix Cross reference page a really good tool for comparison:

http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/InterchangeMultiSearch.aspx?q=R90P|FS%2019532|%203231&o=me

They all cross to the same Wix number, a 14 micron filter. Click on the Wix number for complete specs.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #2 –
Thanks Brett, weird that NAPA didn't cross.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #3 –
Quote from: toyman –
I am ordering some spare fuel filters for my ISL400. The Primary filter is shown as a Racor R90P on Barry B's list. This crosses to a Fleetguard FS 19532. My coach has at present a NAPA 3231, which crosses to neither one of the above. What do you have ?
My 8.3 ISC also calls for a R90P but the PO had a Baldwin BF1223 that crosses to both the R90P and the NAPA 3231 or 33231.

Not to steal the thread but how can I find out the size of a filter.  I'm referring to "microns". I can't find it on the Baldwin site.

Regards
Ed

Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #4 –
If it crosses with another brand, it will have the same micron rating. Primary filters have a larger number for microns, secondary, the lower number. Later common rail injection systems are more sensitive to particles and so have a low micron number. Since you have a Cummins, here is the site with the filter info: Cummins Engines

A good site, especially for those who might fill a replacement filter with unfiltered diesel.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #5 –
Yes, typical primary filters have micron ratings of 10-30 micron.

Secondary filters 2-5 micron. 

NOT interchangeable, even though the filters look the same externally.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #6 –
Jeeze, and I remember back in the olden days pumping diesel out of a 55gal drum, filtering it thru panty hose in Mexico! Now we've developed our selves into 2.5 micron !!

Edit - I wonder if my scotch is that filtered ? On second thought, I don't care if it is, or not !
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #7 –
Quote from: toyman –
Jeeze, and I remember back in the olden days pumping diesel out of a 55gal drum, filtering it thru panty hose in Mexico! Now we've developed our selves into 2.5 micron !!

Edit - I wonder if my scotch is that filtered ? On second thought, I don't care if it is, or not !

sure it is.  through your kidneys
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #8 –
I just bought a secondary today and our coach is same year as yours. I got the Fleetguard FS1022, I have a Fleetguard primary but do not remember # right now and it does not have plastic sight glass. They changed a few years ago.
If you need it I will post in morning
Johnh
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #9 –
Many of the primary filter heads that did not come with the clear bowl WILL accommodate filters that use the bowl.

I really like the clear bowl design, as you can tell at a glance if there are contaminants in the fuel.

The Wix cross reference application gives you complete specs on most commercially available filters: http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/filterlookup.aspx

Just type in the filter number and then open the Wix equivalent for the specs.

Here is an example:


zoom
   
Part Number:   33422
UPC Number:   765809334229
Principle Application:   Various Cummins Engines - Has drain + sensor port - this sensor port is oval shaped - if square shaped sensor port required, use 33604
    Applications
Style:   Spin-On Fuel/Water Separator Filter
Service:   Fuel
Type:   
Media:   
Height:   9.378
Outer Diameter Top:   3.657
Outer Diameter Bottom:   Closed:
Thread Size:   1-14
Nominal Micron Rating:   2

Gasket Diameters Number   O.D.   I.D.   Thk.
Attached    2.834   2.400   0.210
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #10 –
Howdy Brett,  I'm wondering your take/opinion on the DAVCO Fuel Filter systems??  Any thoughts?  Link: DAVCO Technology, LLC
Thanks for your advice, Dave A
Dave and Nancy Abel
'00 U320 36' WTFE  Build #5669
'10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Livingston, TX  SKP's Fulltiming

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Dave and Nancy Abel –
Howdy Brett,  I'm wondering your take/opinion on the DAVCO Fuel Filter systems??  Any thoughts?  Link: DAVCO Technology, LLC
Thanks for your advice, Dave A
Dave,

No first hand information, but looks good on paper for use as the primary fuel filter.  With 7 micron being the finest, that pretty well tells us that it is meant for primary filter duty, as is its water separation ability.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #12 –
Thanks for the quick feedback!!  I'm fairly certain, DAVCO is the system used on NEWELLs, but I haven't seen one on a FT.
Dave A
Dave and Nancy Abel
'00 U320 36' WTFE  Build #5669
'10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Livingston, TX  SKP's Fulltiming

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Reply #13 –
Dave,

I think that is the system that is on the IH. When we were down on a tour IIRC that is the system we saw.

Pamela & Mike

Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #14 –
I use a Davco 382 for my primary filter with a 7 micron fleetguard element, my secondary filter is a caterpillar 2 micron, works very well for me. Takes all the guesswork out about when to change and air in system. You can get fleetguard filter elements 50 micron, 25 micron, 10 micron, 7 micron, 2 micron or others to fit your needs.
Bill ^.^d  ^.^d
Wild Bill Colston
1997 Class A Towing 2016 ford F150 XLT extended cab with Golf cart in 8 ft bed or a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Retired Aircraft Maint Tech A&P Line Crew Chief
Pilots lisc--------Commercial and Multi Eng

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Reply #15 –
Quote from: fredsmotorhome –
I use a Davco 382 for my primary filter with a 7 micron fleetguard element, my secondary filter is a caterpillar 2 micron, works very well for me. takes all the guesswork out about when to change and air in system. You can get fleetguard filter elements 50 micron, 10 micron, 7 micron, 2 micron or others to fit your needs.
Bill ^.^d  ^.^d
Howdy Bill,  I'm wondering where you purchased this system?  Did you install yourself?
Thanks for your help, Dave A
Dave and Nancy Abel
'00 U320 36' WTFE  Build #5669
'10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Livingston, TX  SKP's Fulltiming

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #16 –
Davco 382 can be purchased at any Truck parts department, such as Freightliner, Peterbilt, Grandy Truck parts or any others truck parts store. You can also find them on EBAY. I buy my elements and such from Grandy Truck Parts on I10 in San Antonio. I installed it myself with no problems.
Bill
Wild Bill Colston
1997 Class A Towing 2016 ford F150 XLT extended cab with Golf cart in 8 ft bed or a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Retired Aircraft Maint Tech A&P Line Crew Chief
Pilots lisc--------Commercial and Multi Eng
 

Re: Fuel Filters

Reply #17 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
I just bought a secondary today and our coach is same year as yours.
Johnh
Just read this today John, I'm guessing it was meant for me.  Our build numbers are only 74 apart.

Thanks for the offer.

Regards
Ed
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)