Adding an extra in-line fuel filter

[The_Handier_Man1]

From: jipjob1  (Original Message)
: 8/6/2003 1:15 PM

This may sound a little bit stupid but could I put an extra gas filter in the main line befor the two way switching vlv and not restrict the gas to the engine? Has anyone here done that? this would be just a back-up for the main filter. Oh one other question and this is reference to my installation of my generator? How much heat is usually produced by a small 3.0 kw generator in the general area of the generator. I have about a foot of spare room in this compartment and would like to store some spare items in thier and that is why I'm asking about the heat given oft from the generator. 



From: leftyizme
Sent: 8/6/2003 4:38 PM

Hi jipjob, No question when sincerly asked is stupid, I have dual tanks on my rig and have clear filters installed in each line where the line comes from each tank just before the valve. this puts both filters in one central location for ease of service. I also have one in the line to my generator installed before the electric fuel pump on it. with a good mechanical pump you shouldn't have any problem with excess restriction from the filters as long as the filters are clean. also make sure you remember the filter at the carb. I removed mine, because it was small, but installed a clear filter at the carb., the filters I used were all NAPA part# 3003, except at the genset where it required a smaller filter part# 3001. --lefty



From: leftyizme
Sent: 8/6/2003 4:41 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot one thing, I wouldn't store items with a genset while it is running as it would be a source of combustion. the space around a genset is usually necessary for the proper cooling of the unit. store the stuff somewhere else.--lefty



From: 
Sent: 8/6/2003 5:21 PM

     I agree with Lefty, by no means should you store anything in the genset compartment.  Maybe if it isn't running, but I still wouldn't.



From: jbrt1989
Sent: 8/6/2003 6:03 PM

I have to agree.  I wouldn't store things with the generator even when not in use.  It's all to easy to forget some small detail when setting up for a night of camping and it gets a little toasty inside that generator compartment. Not to mention you risk hindering the flow of air into and out of the box to cool and vent vapors. 

Jeff



From: rshaw500
Sent: 8/6/2003 8:46 PM

Jip,
Do not store anything in the generator box!   Also you could put as many filters as you want but the first one after the gas tank is the one that is going to go bad.   In my old winnie I had one just after the gas tank and switch.   I also had another up front near the fuel pump.   And the setup on my dodge winnie had another inside the carb from the gas line.   Back to the generator......it is air cooled so they do run hot.
Rick



From: denison
Sent: 8/6/2003 9:34 PM

There is a fair amount of space in my genset box, as my genset is only a 2.5 KW one cylinder, and I keep my grease gun there, a special funnel for adding coolant, a hatchet, and the fuel additives to replace the lead that used to be in gasoline. On the very few occasions that we use the generator, I take the fuel additives out before I start it. I might keep more items there, but dont want to obscure the view that the U.S. immigration service guys have when they peer in. denison



From: jipjob1
Sent: 8/7/2003 12:05 AM

Hay thank guys for all the infothe only thing I have in that compartment is the HYD jack and lug nut removing tools. I got a tool box to put the jack in and also a flashlight and a small fire extingulisher.. I did a though inspection last night underneath and I found  one of those magnetic key  holders with the proper keys inside(what a nice fine). Oh yes that fire estingulisher idea and carbon dioxcide detector is somthing I didn'dat think about in the motor home but now I'm going to get one. Thanks Jon



From: Liv42dayOK
Sent: 8/7/2003 9:15 AM

... and then, Rick has this little incident where his rig ends up looking like the cab was hit with an anti-aircraft missile...  He's a great guy but, don't rub up agianst him and then sit in your rig!  Bad Ju-Ju sticks to everything.        - Sob



From: ernie
Sent: 8/8/2003 8:14 AM

I got tired of changing filters so often(they always seem to stop up at the most inconvenient times and places). For $30 I bought a fuel filter/water seperator kit from West Marine. This consists of a mounting bracket and spin on filter similar to an oil filter and one spare filter. I mounted this unit to the frame rail just downstream of the selector valve and upstream of the electric fuel pump and threw away all of the other filters going to the engine. One thing I did not realize and apparently neither did the previous owner since he was on his third electric pump is that these pumps come with a small filter attached to them. While I realize you can replace a lot of the little clear filters for 30 bucks it seems a small price for all the peace of mind and convenience. One other thing, if you do this and you have only the electric pump you may have to prime the filter (fill the cartrige with gas before you spin it on).
ERNIE