Would there be any problem with removing the water separator from the fuel filter permenantly? If it is fine what do I do with the wires?

Thanks, Tony

 

No, you really need the separator. Water is not a friend of your injection pump. Why do you want to remove it?

 

It is leaking. I've never had a problem with water. Just wondering. I guess I need to fix the leak and keep it.

I remember though that "wanna" listed a fuel filter that didn't have it on there...or at least I think I remember...lol

Thanks, Tony

 

It's in the sticky. There is still a separator just no WIF sensor. I let my wires hang.

 

aaahhaa...now I understand. I will look in the sticky.

Thanks, Tony

 

FleetGaurd FS-1221 is the big filter with the integral drain.


A trick the Ford guys do for leaky water-valves is to clamp a length of hose on the bottom nipple of the drain, and a small ball-valve at the bottom of the hose.

The hose can be LONG enough to reach somewhere handy, so that you can catch what is drained for testing; it also keeps the fuel mess off the engine.


In all the years I have had diesel trucks/tractors, I have never opened a water drain, NEVER; and, I have never suspected any ill effects from my avoiding doing so.


Also, I have NEVER seen, or known of, a water-in-fuel light coming on due to actual water in the filter.

The way they are designed, there would have to be a teacup-full in there for the current to make the circuit.


Just out of curiousity, I am going to take an old used filter, with my un-used water-sensor screwed into it, the filter poured full of clean fuel, the wires connected to a battery and a light; then, I am going to add water to the fuel, one drop each day, until the light comes on.


I am betting it will be weeks before it does, if it lights at all.

 

Make it 2 drops a day and I'll cover your your 2 weeks bet!

Thanks for keeping me here bro! May yo (we ALL) have a Happy & Prosperous NEW YEAR!