Using inline filter on gravity feed systems

[JoeM 7,873]

Was working on a project the other day and installed a Kohler fuel filter on an inline gravity feed system. The filter was rated at 75 micron and it really restricted the flow. I have not had any issue with these in the past on gravity feed but those tanks were a bit higher. Ended up using a Briggs 150 to solve the starvation issue. 

Anyone got a better filter suggestion? 

[Achto 27,565]

12 minutes ago, JoeM said:

Anyone got a better filter suggestion?

 

Don't know if it's better, but another alternative.

 

I have started to switch over to Raider fuel filters normally made for snowmobiles. No paper or cloth filter inside, just a fine screen. Microns / Shmicrons, if it's small enough to go through the fine screen it won't hurt the engine anyway.  Most factory fuel systems only relied on a fine screen.

 

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/raider-in-line-fuel-filter-1144179?cid=Shopping-Google-Product-1144179&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4c_wjrjkggMVqczCBB3AOgBkEAQYAyABEgKOfPD_BwE

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,315]

Shmicrons  ! 
  Agree! Our WH’s only had that screen in the tank shutoff from the factory. 

[pfrederi 17,729]

Been using the B&S 150 on my L107 for many years

[stegs 325]

i order these from amazon

 

They work great, never any fuel starvation issues. Do a great job catching crap in the fuel lines and they are clear so you can see how dirty the cloth is getting

https://www.amazon.com/Cococart-Inline-Filters-Kawasaki-Stratton/dp/B06XDJR2JT/ref=sr_1_3_pp?crid=19UW535F57BIZ&keywords=inline+fuel+filter&qid=1701099114&sprefix=inline+fuel+filter%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-3

[Pullstart 62,838]

Call me old fashioned, but I’ve never had a filter issue with one of these…

 

 

[D_Mac 8,607]

Leaking issue with those sediment bowls. I removed all mine.

[pfrederi 17,729]

39 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

Call me old fashioned, but I’ve never had a filter issue with one of these…

 

 

 

 

They are not as easy to use. Bowl gaskets can harden and make sealing difficult. The packing on the shut offs seems to need periodic tightening and you still have to clean the fine screening.  Have them on my big tractors that is enough work none on the WHs

[ri702bill 8,316]

3 hours ago, Sparky said:

Shmicrons  ! 
  Agree! Our WH’s only had that screen in the tank shutoff from the factory. 

The oh-so-fine screen tube in the shut-off does plug up from time to time. I have no screen in the non-original shutoff on the 854 - just a 1/4" inline clear filter.... no issues.

Edited November 27, 2023 by ri702bill

[Jon Paulsen 290]

Back in the day, I used something like this. IIRC they came with a few replacement elements. Nothing got through that was large enough to clog a main jet.

[JoeM 7,873]

those raiders look like the ticket

 

[ebinmaine 67,438]

1 minute ago, JoeM said:

those raiders look like the ticket

 

 

 

 

What's with the low reviews?

 

[Horse Newbie 7,069]

5 hours ago, Pullstart said:

Call me old fashioned

Old fashioned…

[JoeM 7,873]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

What's with the low reviews?

I see they say the hose size is larger than advertised . There was only 5 reviews tho. 

[ebinmaine 67,438]

6 minutes ago, JoeM said:

I see they say the hose size is larger than advertised . There was only 5 reviews tho. 

I've seen that happen too. 

Likely a metric piece sold as the incorrect American measure equivalent.  

 

[squonk 41,072]

6 hours ago, stegs said:

i order these from amazon

 

They work great, never any fuel starvation issues. Do a great job catching crap in the fuel lines and they are clear so you can see how dirty the cloth is getting

https://www.amazon.com/Cococart-Inline-Filters-Kawasaki-Stratton/dp/B06XDJR2JT/ref=sr_1_3_pp?crid=19UW535F57BIZ&keywords=inline+fuel+filter&qid=1701099114&sprefix=inline+fuel+filter%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-3

I've had multiple issues with that style filter airlocking

[Achto 27,565]

44 minutes ago, JoeM said:

I see they say the hose size is larger than advertised

 

I would have to agree with this. They say 3/16" to 1/4" fuel line. It would be more correct to say 1/4" to 5/16" fuel line. A 1/4" fuel line still fits on them with a little extra effort.

 

One other plus to these screen type filters is that you can back flush them to clean them out if need be.

Edited November 27, 2023 by Achto

[stegs 325]

14 hours ago, squonk said:

I've had multiple issues with that style filter airlocking

 

really? I never have. I have them on my golf cart, zero turn mower, and all of my wheel horse tractors. Never once had a issues with them. I find for 1 dollar each, they are great filters, flow plenty of fuel and still do a great job filtering the fuel

[Horseoholic 169]

I Use this fuel filter on all of my Lawn and Garden Equipment requiring a fuel filter

 with no issues, https://www.smallenginesprodealer.com/part-oregon-07-332/

Edited November 28, 2023 by Horseoholic

[RED-Z06 2,221]

75mic really shouldn't be a problem, but a 150mic should be good enough to keep the majority of stuff out.  I use Fram G12 which is 10micron, on pretty much everything i own, but everything has fuel pumps of some kind vs gravity.

[peter lena 8,612]

@Achto  agree wit you on the fuel hose issue , all of my stuff is changed over to 5/16 , fuel line , also verified tank cap venting , is vital . lots of hose connection fittings at local / H/W  slide out drawer section /  changed out that  problematic  area , long ago . when ever I get told you can't do that  , really ? love removing a chronic issue , over the fence , pete

[Wheelhorse#1 1,657]

Been using these for a wile now.150 micron supposedly.

Cheap & No issues 

 

[RED-Z06 2,221]

1 hour ago, Wheelhorse#1 said:

Been using these for a wile now.150 micron supposedly.

Cheap & No issues 

 

These are good at stopping the big stuff, same basic mesh as the old glass bowl filters, and the filters on the in-tank pickups on 300/400/500 series.