High flow cat filter head

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  1. Sodapop

    Sodapop Light Load Member

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    Would someone tell me the correct filter to use, and do I need to use the oring with the filter. I'm correctly using the fs 1212..I was currently using the older steel canister wire filter, hoping to get the best fuel flow, Thank you...
     
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  3. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    I use a large Donaldson. I'll post the number later (if I remember).
     
  4. Sodapop

    Sodapop Light Load Member

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    ok ty, do you use the oring or not?
     
  5. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    Who is ty? What o ring?
     
  6. SmokinCAT

    SmokinCAT Road Train Member

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    I think he meant thank you.

    Donaldson P551000 for the tall filter and always use the o-ring.
     
  7. lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    The Cat filter, 256-8753 flows 320 gph but the filter head it screws on to is only capable of 120 gph.

    I run a Davco 382 with a Fleetguard FS19729... 50 micron 180 gph.
     
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    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    I guess I should also state, the 1R-0749 secondary on the motor is good for 100 gph. The primary just needs to be able to supply enough to keep the secondary flowing and happy.

    And maybe it's just me but I only use a 1R-0749 on the secondary. You don't even need to cut the filter apart to see the difference in quality between a Cat filter and all the others... injectors for yellow motors are expensive.
     
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    tony97905 Road Train Member

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    If you're using the CAT filter head use CAT filter 256-8753 and DON'T use the o-ring. There is an o-ring built into the throat of the CAT filter that engages the smooth part of the spud below the threads.
     
  10. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    OK on the ty. Thanks I'll get the number of that primary filter I use.
     
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    bigguns Road Train Member

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    I use a Donaldson P555823 for a primary filter. I also use a fuel restriction gauge so I know when to change the filter.
     
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