19 August 2010

Inline Fuel Filter

Added a fuel filter just before the expensive Injection pump before I start sending vegetable oil through the system. Having the relatively large surface area of the fuel lines and Flat Plate Heat Exchanger (FPHE) without any filtration made me nervous. So I coupled this russel -6 AN fitting Part# 640000:
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The filter part# 650130:
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The filter has a metal mesh screen that filters to 35 micron and acts as a last minute catcher. The filter can be taken apart and washed if it ever clogs. Having it mated up to AN (Army /Navy) fittings will help with service.