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While at the local Cat dealer scrounging up more parts for my Cat pre OEM filter, I had a very informative discussion with a mechanic doing double duty as the Saturday parts man. I asked if Cat's own engines used the 0749/0750's by themselves or if Cat had a water separator ahead of the element. He went into the parts room and brought out a Cat "Fuel/Water Separator" element, about the size of a quart oil filter. He said most engines have this ahead of the 0749 element. I asked how much and he said $12. So, I ordered the head for that filter at $47. The filter head has a primer pump on it. Parts will be in this week. He felt the Bosch pump should be able to suck through both elements with no problem, as Cat uses the same basic principles in their pumps as Bosch. I guess I'll be the guinea pig. Your thoughts folks?
BTW, if I had to do it over again, I would have bought the Nicktane. I have run my butt off putting this together. Buying a Nictane kit will save you lots time and miles chasing this stuff down. Hats off to Nick for putting together the kit. Most Cat parts men are not very helpful at all. Good luck finding BOSS O ring fittings if you live in Podunk, USA.
BTW, if I had to do it over again, I would have bought the Nicktane. I have run my butt off putting this together. Buying a Nictane kit will save you lots time and miles chasing this stuff down. Hats off to Nick for putting together the kit. Most Cat parts men are not very helpful at all. Good luck finding BOSS O ring fittings if you live in Podunk, USA.