Hi,
Cummins and Fleetguard fail to release StrataPore versions of the FS1280 and FF5052 used on tons of B and C series engines, so I am going to "pick" some alternatives for a 95 HP 4BT, based on the data I have been collecting.
The FS19617 is "my" 10 Micron StrataPore replacement for the FS1280.
To replace the FF5052 with a 3 - 5 micron filter, there are 3 options I know of. Too bad they all lack one feature or another:
FF5442: Perfect data, but no standpipe and most likely no center gasket included.
FF5461: Has a standpipe, but to my knowledge, no center gasket either.
FF5444: Has a cross type dual gasket, but you guessed it, no standpipe.
I am not too thrilled about having to maintain an inventory of separate gaskets to be able to use the FF5461. So my question for you is, do I need a standpipe in a fuel filter that points downwards like most?
From what I understand, the standpipe does not keep fuel from flowing in either direction, but would retain air bubbles. Now, where would this air come from? Leaky return and injector overflow lines allowing it to enter the rotary pump?
Cummins and Fleetguard fail to release StrataPore versions of the FS1280 and FF5052 used on tons of B and C series engines, so I am going to "pick" some alternatives for a 95 HP 4BT, based on the data I have been collecting.
The FS19617 is "my" 10 Micron StrataPore replacement for the FS1280.
To replace the FF5052 with a 3 - 5 micron filter, there are 3 options I know of. Too bad they all lack one feature or another:
FF5442: Perfect data, but no standpipe and most likely no center gasket included.
FF5461: Has a standpipe, but to my knowledge, no center gasket either.
FF5444: Has a cross type dual gasket, but you guessed it, no standpipe.
I am not too thrilled about having to maintain an inventory of separate gaskets to be able to use the FF5461. So my question for you is, do I need a standpipe in a fuel filter that points downwards like most?
From what I understand, the standpipe does not keep fuel from flowing in either direction, but would retain air bubbles. Now, where would this air come from? Leaky return and injector overflow lines allowing it to enter the rotary pump?