O-ring issues on Fleetguard fuel filter
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O-ring issues on Fleetguard fuel filter
During my fuel filter change, I had an issue with the Fleetguard FS43255 O-ring. I placed in on the cannister and tightened the cap. The O-ring wanted to bulge out of the ring grove on the cannister. I followed the directions for proper torque. I finally just tightened until the cap felt secure and no bulge of the O-ring. Anyone else experienced this? My Truck primed and started with no leaks, so I guess I'm good. Thanks for any info. BTW, I was reading on the Cummins site that they're discontinuing the FS43255 for a "new improved filter" down to 2 micron.
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Update...2 O-rings will prime and not leak The Wix O-ring was still in the Ring Groove, way in the Ring Groove. The Fleetguard O-ring fit nicely and filled the depth of the Ring Grove much better IMO. Plus its green and easy to see I Still need to learn patience after all the years I did feel for the old O-ring multiple times. I just figured the Dealer forgot to replace. Thanks for taking the time to answer my thread. 22.5 ft lbs is still wayyy too much torque for the plastic cap, even with 1 O-ring
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One thing to consider, a spin on secondary filter, essentially making the factory filter become a prefilter.
Spin ons can be found for under 20 bucks (Im currently running CAT filters 18 bucks locally) and then the expensive factory filter service life could easily be doubled. Four fuel filter changes and you would have made up the cost of the secondary setup, and have better filtration too boot.
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Sorry but this made me laugh way harder than I should have.
One thing to consider, a spin on secondary filter, essentially making the factory filter become a prefilter.
Spin ons can be found for under 20 bucks (Im currently running CAT filters 18 bucks locally) and then the expensive factory filter service life could easily be doubled. Four fuel filter changes and you would have made up the cost of the secondary setup, and have better filtration too boot.
One thing to consider, a spin on secondary filter, essentially making the factory filter become a prefilter.
Spin ons can be found for under 20 bucks (Im currently running CAT filters 18 bucks locally) and then the expensive factory filter service life could easily be doubled. Four fuel filter changes and you would have made up the cost of the secondary setup, and have better filtration too boot.
Usually when the oring gets bulging out of the canister, its to tight. I only change my filter when I get enough pressure drop across them. I run a fuel pressure gauge.
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