I have had problems with a leaky main fuel filter, but the Mann filter box includes the requisite washer.
On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 11:53 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or the solution I like best is to install the clear standyne filter > between the lift pump and the Main (second) (bigger) filter. These are > available at any FLAPS, and John Deere dealer and many other places. (just > ask for a JD 4020 filter) They filter out smaller particles than the main > filter and it is easy to see if you have black gunk and need biocide in the > tank. It is also easy to see if you have water and need to drain the > filter. > > Once this is done, you no longer need to change the main filter, except > maybe once every 20 years or so on principle. > > Others advocate Racor filters, but they are not see through. For this > reason, I prefer the Stanadyne (Roosa Master) Master Filter. > > The newest JD i've had (70 HP Japanese yanmar) had a stanadyne fuel > manager filter. It shut off the engine when water was detected in the > filter. It is NOT see-through, so I still prefer the Master Filter. > > Sample replacement filter: (i have seen them as low as $12-13) > http://tinyurl.com/hk36z9u Because of larger capacity, They will last > as long as 2-3 MB main filters. On the cars where I have installed one, I > have never needed to replace the filter, except every 20 years or so, on > principle. A uses mounting bracket is going for about $35 on fleabay. > The first one I bought in 1972 cost about $70 for the complete unit, new. > (Filter, mounting base, and clip) > > rogerhga--- via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> November 29, 2016 at 10:09 AM >> >> For 20 years now, I've always used the copper washer on the secondary >> filter on both of my 617s. A few times, the filter came with an aluminum >> washer and it did NOT seal properly. I simply installed the copper washer >> and used my long box end wrench to tighten as much as I dared without >> risking stripping threads, etc. It has always worked for me. But I don't >> replace the secondary filter that often, but I replace the plastic primary >> more often. In my experience, the secondary only catches water. >> Best Wishes, >> Roger >> Roger Hale >> Dinnerware Classics, Inc. >> Monroe, Ga. >> 770-267-0850 >> www.dinnerwareclassics.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
