reyb
03-26-2006, 03:00 PM
Well, after a lot of reading here and looking at other duel filter setups I
went with the Racor system(pre-oem). I originally was going to go with
a Napa filter head and either Baldwin or Cat filter, but I happened on to
a Racor filter head with primer pump and filter for $35 so I went with that.
Btw, a big thanks to Steve Huffman for sharing his information with his
engine mounted Racor system. That info definitely gave me ideas on what
I wanted to do with my setup.
Frame vs Engine mount
----------------------
I wanted the additional filter mount to be non-intrusive as possible and
by this I mean I preferred not to cut any existing fuel lines(metal) or drill
any holes. I went back and forth between frame and engine mounting,
but went with the engine mount.
Custom bracket vs Nicktane vs Kennedy vs Universal
--------------------------------------------------
The engineering in me usually results with me thinking "I can make that" :)
I looked at the Nicktane/Kennedy/Unverisal setup, but I can make the
mount and not dish out the $$(read "cheapo" :). Also, with the engine
filter mounts I saw, I was worried that there wasn't enough support on
them to prevent them from cracking from all the vibration. I didn't want
to use the A/C mount bolts and preferred to use the 2 unused threaded
holes just below. The metal I used was 3/16" thick. I felt that 1/8"
was too thin and 1/4" was overkill.
Installation
----------
Installing the setup is straightforward. However, taking off the fuel
hose from the FCM to the inlet of the factory fuel filter mount was a
b**tch for me. I didn't relocate the "Gnd/Battery" piece. Rather, I
removed the Gnd bracket entirely. I figured if I want ground, then there
are plenty of places for it. I moved the Battery red box/cable behind
the radiator hose.
Initial Startup
-------------
Filter is in place along with hoses. I primed the Racor filter and then I
primed the factory filter. I start the truck and it starts right up. I figured
I got all of the air out, but after a minute the truck died. I tried starting
and starting because I thought that that would flush out the air, but it
didn't. I performed CPR on the factory filter and there was air. I went
back in the cab and tried to start but nothing. I felt like an old episode
of M.A.S.H..."breath dammit...breath" :) A few more turns of the key and
the "heart" was breathing. :)
Total Cost
----------
$35 Racor filter/mount
$15 fuel line
$ 4 male NPT fittings(2)
$ 5 hose clamps.
$10 metal
$ 5 paint
----
$74
Pictures
--------
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/reyb92129/album?.dir=/fb5d
went with the Racor system(pre-oem). I originally was going to go with
a Napa filter head and either Baldwin or Cat filter, but I happened on to
a Racor filter head with primer pump and filter for $35 so I went with that.
Btw, a big thanks to Steve Huffman for sharing his information with his
engine mounted Racor system. That info definitely gave me ideas on what
I wanted to do with my setup.
Frame vs Engine mount
----------------------
I wanted the additional filter mount to be non-intrusive as possible and
by this I mean I preferred not to cut any existing fuel lines(metal) or drill
any holes. I went back and forth between frame and engine mounting,
but went with the engine mount.
Custom bracket vs Nicktane vs Kennedy vs Universal
--------------------------------------------------
The engineering in me usually results with me thinking "I can make that" :)
I looked at the Nicktane/Kennedy/Unverisal setup, but I can make the
mount and not dish out the $$(read "cheapo" :). Also, with the engine
filter mounts I saw, I was worried that there wasn't enough support on
them to prevent them from cracking from all the vibration. I didn't want
to use the A/C mount bolts and preferred to use the 2 unused threaded
holes just below. The metal I used was 3/16" thick. I felt that 1/8"
was too thin and 1/4" was overkill.
Installation
----------
Installing the setup is straightforward. However, taking off the fuel
hose from the FCM to the inlet of the factory fuel filter mount was a
b**tch for me. I didn't relocate the "Gnd/Battery" piece. Rather, I
removed the Gnd bracket entirely. I figured if I want ground, then there
are plenty of places for it. I moved the Battery red box/cable behind
the radiator hose.
Initial Startup
-------------
Filter is in place along with hoses. I primed the Racor filter and then I
primed the factory filter. I start the truck and it starts right up. I figured
I got all of the air out, but after a minute the truck died. I tried starting
and starting because I thought that that would flush out the air, but it
didn't. I performed CPR on the factory filter and there was air. I went
back in the cab and tried to start but nothing. I felt like an old episode
of M.A.S.H..."breath dammit...breath" :) A few more turns of the key and
the "heart" was breathing. :)
Total Cost
----------
$35 Racor filter/mount
$15 fuel line
$ 4 male NPT fittings(2)
$ 5 hose clamps.
$10 metal
$ 5 paint
----
$74
Pictures
--------
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/reyb92129/album?.dir=/fb5d