Cat 2-Micron mounted with APPS..It can be done!
01-24-2009, 01:25 PM
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Cat 2-Micron mounted with APPS..It can be done!
I now have my Cat 2 Micron mounted..
After doing a lot of research and reading of post and asking lots of questions as some of you know. I decide I wanted my remote filter under the hood where it would be safe & out of the weather. I was able to put together a Cat 2-Micron filter system for my truck that has the APPS and the filter is mounted under the hood. After giving it some thought I was able to take some scrap metal and build a mounting bracket that sits over top of the APPS. Now the fuel is running into my stock fuel/water separator canister where there is a PF7977 5-Micron then it runs into the Cat 2-Micron filter. So now I should have nice clean fuel running into my injector pump. Everything worked out great...
Before anybody says anything! I don't have gauges on my truck as of yet. So I added the gauge just for fun to dress it up & also it does give me a way to check fuel pressure if I think I'm having a problem. I know the gauge isn't going to last long being it is a dry gauge but if I decide to leave the gauge in I'll replace with a liquid filled gauge.
Thanks a lot for all of the information that was shared. As always there is a great bunch of guys on here....Let me know what you think!
After doing a lot of research and reading of post and asking lots of questions as some of you know. I decide I wanted my remote filter under the hood where it would be safe & out of the weather. I was able to put together a Cat 2-Micron filter system for my truck that has the APPS and the filter is mounted under the hood. After giving it some thought I was able to take some scrap metal and build a mounting bracket that sits over top of the APPS. Now the fuel is running into my stock fuel/water separator canister where there is a PF7977 5-Micron then it runs into the Cat 2-Micron filter. So now I should have nice clean fuel running into my injector pump. Everything worked out great...Before anybody says anything! I don't have gauges on my truck as of yet. So I added the gauge just for fun to dress it up & also it does give me a way to check fuel pressure if I think I'm having a problem. I know the gauge isn't going to last long being it is a dry gauge but if I decide to leave the gauge in I'll replace with a liquid filled gauge.
Thanks a lot for all of the information that was shared. As always there is a great bunch of guys on here....Let me know what you think!
01-24-2009, 02:17 PM
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Very nice!!! That is a brilliant bracket setup. I have used those filter mounts before for transmission fluid. I am very interested in doing this.
Where do you break into the fuel line? And what are the filter options? It looks like the CAT filter is the way to go.
Is there any issues with the stock fuel pumps pushing fuel through a 2 micron filter? Would it pose too much restriction for a stock setup?
Where do you break into the fuel line? And what are the filter options? It looks like the CAT filter is the way to go.
Is there any issues with the stock fuel pumps pushing fuel through a 2 micron filter? Would it pose too much restriction for a stock setup?
01-24-2009, 02:24 PM
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Very nice!!! That is a brilliant bracket setup. I have used those filter mounts before for transmission fluid. I am very interested in doing this.
Where do you break into the fuel line? And what are the filter options? It looks like the CAT filter is the way to go.
Is there any issues with the stock fuel pumps pushing fuel through a 2 micron filter? Would it pose too much restriction for a stock setup?
Where do you break into the fuel line? And what are the filter options? It looks like the CAT filter is the way to go.
Is there any issues with the stock fuel pumps pushing fuel through a 2 micron filter? Would it pose too much restriction for a stock setup?
The gauge I have mounted in on the exit side of the filter it's running 7 PSI at idle. From what I have found out as long and you keep a watch on the filters and don't let them plug up you should be ok....
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01-24-2009, 03:08 PM
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I made my kit. I bought all of my parts local. Or you can go to Glacier Diesel Power online have kits you can order
http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/de...dept_id=08-001
http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/de...dept_id=08-001
01-24-2009, 04:18 PM
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I made my kit. I bought all of my parts local. Or you can go to Glacier Diesel Power online have kits you can order
http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/de...dept_id=08-001
http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/de...dept_id=08-001
http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/pr...f_id=FF5320-UK
I have to see if they want to ship them to Sweden.
01-24-2009, 06:54 PM
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Very nice work. Very clean too. I have too thought about making my own filter mount and adding a 2 micron filter. However, I was concerned with pushing half way gelled fuel through the systems when exposed to sub zero temperatures. I also have the in tank pump so pressures would have to be monitored closely.
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01-24-2009, 08:19 PM
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Thats a sweet install, i'm lookin at doing somethig similar but my FS 2500 oil filter is mounted right there, so i have to get a bit artistic with where i mount it
What did the filter kit and hardware cost you?
What did the filter kit and hardware cost you?