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PowerTech Generator fuel filter issue

This has already been covered but I thought I could add to the issue.
My 2002 U320 has the PowerTech 10KW generator with the Kabota engine.  Model: V1505-EBG1 per the manual.
Apparently, it is hit or miss on getting an alternative secondary fuel filter to fit on the engine.  The Kabota filter 15221-43170 fits fine. 
I'm guessing that on the engine filter mount the threaded tube must be supplied or installed at different lengths.  On my coach is barely long enough for the Kabota filter to engage some threads.  The alternative NAPA 3390 listed in the Foretravel manual is recessed in the center and needs a longer threaded tube to attach.  It's a little hard to see in the photo but the NAPA filter has the center recessed more than the Kabota. Some people have said that the NAPA filter attaches.  Others have said that another NAPA filter would attach.  I've seen the Donaldson P550127 attach.
It seems strange that the threaded tube is so short.  The mounting looks custom so there must be some variation in the build.  It looks like there are alternatives that will mate up with the short tube.
The other thing I figured out was that it didn't mater what your fuel level was, as long as, you use pinch off the fuel line. 
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I wonder what different aftermarket fuel filters can attach to the shorter tube mount?

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Andy & Sue (and Sofie dog) + Lucy dog
2002 U320 4020
# 5959
TOAD 2014 CRV

Re: PowerTech Generator fuel filter issue

Reply #1
I run the Fleetguard FF5226 there.  It has a 20 micron rating.  The Kabota filter has a 24 micron rating.  Looking up the Napa, it has a 10 micron rating.

My coach also has the fuel/water separator outside the gen box that runs the FS19802 filter, which also has a 10 micron rating.  I run Fleetguard filters in all positions on my coach.  Good enough for Cummins, good enough for me.  :)
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

Re: PowerTech Generator fuel filter issue

Reply #2
Andy, is it possible that the threaded tube is adjustable? Just a thought.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: PowerTech Generator fuel filter issue

Reply #3
Andy, is it possible that the threaded tube is adjustable? Just a thought.

I  have no idea what I was working on but I had the same problem that I could not get the filter to grab. I then grabbed the threaded nipple and was able to unscrew it a bit to get the filter to grab hold.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: PowerTech Generator fuel filter issue

Reply #4
I did the same as turbojack and screwed the pipe out enough and then used lock tite on the threads and now any of those filters work.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: PowerTech Generator fuel filter issue

Reply #5
I did wonder if the tube might unscrew more, but surly it was designed that way!?!?      I'll look at that when the fuel gets low again.  This may just be a factory assembly issue.  Someone didn't Murphy proof the assembly design. 

(Grumblings of an engineer)
Andy & Sue (and Sofie dog) + Lucy dog
2002 U320 4020
# 5959
TOAD 2014 CRV

 

Re: PowerTech Generator fuel filter issue

Reply #6
My generator came with an. FF 42003 so that's what I replace it with.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI