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Old 06-16-2010, 08:23 PM
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Opies Mitusa mechanical fuel pump??!!...

Ok, I think I've decided I'm ordering one for each truck I have, I am wondering though will it pull fuel through a CAT 2 micron filter? I wanna pull the fuel through it before going through the pump. And also wondering who has it and what ya'll think about it. I also need his number if someone can pm me. Thanks guys! Anything else I should know about this setup? Does it replace the lines and banjo bolts between stock filter and cp3? Thanks!

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Tim Barber sells them and has them on his trucks. His company TRE is a sponsor here.
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and... they have no problems pulling through the 2 micron filter.
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with this pump do you run it in conjuction with the factory in tank pump? or how does that work?
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Sweet, thanks guys. Now I just need his number lol. It either does away with the in tank pump, or the pump is off and the diesel sucked through the pump. I'm not sure which. So far it's sounding like a better thing than a fass. Not sure.
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PM sent.

i have the MITUSA and have had it for about a year now. went thru a really cold winter without a single issue. install was easy, but time consuming as i had never done it before. the original pump he sent started leaking after a couple months, but he sent me a new one no questions asked after ensuring some basic troubleshooting had already been done. the replacement has been fine so far. only other problem i have is my gasket now seeps oil slowly at the front where the bolts had to be R&R'd to mount the pump bracket. it may have been my fault here though as i filled each hole (3) with black RTV and then threaded the new bolts in - as opposed to just coating each bolt. it now slowly leaks, and i am unable to get the bolts out now with an allen key or allen bit without stripping the bolt head. it's not a terrible leak, not too worried about it, but it would be nice if it wasn't there.

i will be pulling fuel thru a couple filters this summer when i re-route my setup. asked the man (opie) himself about pulling fuel thru the filters with the pump and it is really a non-issue. only thing is it will be tougher to prime on filter changes, but really not a big deal at all, and the filter can be filled prior to spinning on anyway. i am currently running the stock filter with a cat 2 micron, but will be removing the stock filter housing this summer and replacing with some spin-ons.

i removed the stock lift pump and have NOT had any starting issue or low pressure issues on initial startup. the pump builds pressure as soon as it starts turning with the starter. remove the stocker and forget about it. makes for a super simple install compared the fuel boss from GDP.
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Mine is pulling through a 1R-750 CAT filter and pushing through the factory fuel canister!!

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
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i have the fuel boss and it is pushing through both the stock canister and a 2 micron no issues! pretty much the same as the mitusa!
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Very nice, guess this is what I'll be ordering for both my trucks!
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It's a nice kit. I have mine pulling through a 10 mic and pushing through a 2 mic. You will need to eliminate the in tank pump if you have one. All I have is his e mail if you need it.
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I have Opie's # if anyone needs it!!

I recommend you get a Liberty canister to drop in the tank... this is what I did with my setup!!
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What is the liberty canister? and where do I get it?
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Hello Jordan5687,

It is a Jeep Liberty fuel canister in the tank. It is basically identical to 3rd gen canisters but does not have the pump in there. That makes it easier to modify for adding aftermarket lift pumps on the trucks. Do a search and lots of great info with part numbers.

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The Liberty Canister is the fuel canister out of a Jeep Liberty, its the same thing as our baskets but it dosent have the LP in it!

Here is a part # for the basket.... 5140832AB

Also here is a thread so you can see it!

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...+canister+part
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awesome! thanks guys! Whats the cost on this?
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