media gas filters for OPE

[Donald]

Given the [censored] fuel forced upon us, I am in the process of installing media gas filters on all my OPE, even if its just a plain lawnmower. Many are easy with 5" or 6" of exposed fuel line, but my pressure washer was a fuel line which is about 3", then a 90 degree bend and another 3".

I am using a JD fuel filter that is smaller in diameter than the generic B&S one you can buy at HD or Lowes. It just seems to fit easier. I am also avoiding the fuel filter you can get which is either white or red and is only a screen, no media. If you look through it (w/glasses) you can see its only a screen.

Others doing the same?

I also run stabilized gas year round and use a stabilizer that says on the label that it deals with E10 (pink Stabil does not mention E10).

 

[dwendt44]

Yes. Not so much because of [censored] gas, but because I'm often pouring gasoline from one container to another, for various reasons and because I'm not taking any chances.
My 'new to me' lawn tractor didn't have a fuel filter or a shut off.
I put a filter in and the shut off is on the shelf and on my 'to do' list.

 

[doitmyself]

Originally Posted By: Donald
I also run stabilized gas year round and use a stabilizer that says on the label that it deals with E10 (pink Stabil does not mention E10).


Donald, call the Stabil tech. line or check out their FAQ to find out that the red Stabil is also effective for ethanol fuel. They are just very slightly different products that they can market differently to attract various customer markets. From their FAQ page:

"Q: What is the difference between STA-BIl Fuel Stabilizer, Marine Formula STA-BIL, and the new STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment products?

A: STA-BIL® Fuel Stabilizer is designed for use during STORAGE of any gasoline equipment or vehicle stored for 30 days or more, or used infrequently. It will keep gas fresh for 12 months, and help prevent corrosion, and gum and varnish formation. It is effective in all gasolines, including Ethanol blends, including E-85.

Marine Formula STA-BIL® Ethanol Treatment was designed for use at every fill up for marine engines (boats, jetskis) to protect against the damaging effects experienced when using Ethanol blended fuels -- including corrosion caused by water attraction, and fuel system plugging caused by deposit loosening.

New STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment is designed for use at every fill up for all gasoline automotive and small engines for protection against these same problems."

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: doitmyself
Originally Posted By: Donald
I also run stabilized gas year round and use a stabilizer that says on the label that it deals with E10 (pink Stabil does not mention E10).


Donald, call the Stabil tech. line or check out their FAQ to find out that the red Stabil is also effective for ethanol fuel. They are just very slightly different products that they can market differently to attract various customer markets. From their FAQ page:

"Q: What is the difference between STA-BIl Fuel Stabilizer, Marine Formula STA-BIL, and the new STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment products?

A: STA-BIL® Fuel Stabilizer is designed for use during STORAGE of any gasoline equipment or vehicle stored for 30 days or more, or used infrequently. It will keep gas fresh for 12 months, and help prevent corrosion, and gum and varnish formation. It is effective in all gasolines, including Ethanol blends, including E-85.

Marine Formula STA-BIL® Ethanol Treatment was designed for use at every fill up for marine engines (boats, jetskis) to protect against the damaging effects experienced when using Ethanol blended fuels -- including corrosion caused by water attraction, and fuel system plugging caused by deposit loosening.

New STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment is designed for use at every fill up for all gasoline automotive and small engines for protection against these same problems."



Ok, all that sounds good and fine. So I use the pink StaBil and have a problem and take them to court and their defense is the label mentions nothing about E10 fuel.

I actually get small containers of stabilizer at HD where each one is exactly for 5 gallons. I think the blue StaBil is great stuff.

 

[Joe72Mart]

Hi Bitogers. First time posting. (long time reader-years)

Donald: What's the part number of the smaller JD media filter you're running on your OPE? With my parts counter person, I find it much easier and quicker if I arrive with the correct part number rather than having to explain what I want. (And often get blank stares).

Thank you for your time.
And thank all of the Bitogers-I've learned alot over the years from you guys!

Joe

 

[JTK]

You're right about about adding an in-line filter. It's always a good idea.

The only engine I've ever experienced that got finicky with anything other than and OEM fuel filter was the Kohler Command with the vac/pulse fuel pump. For what ever reason, the system couldn't pump fuel through certain filters. I've also read of this happening to several other Command owners.

Joel

 

[dwendt44]

The near-by Fleet/Farm store has a lawn mower/OPE section. A lot of Briggs&Straton parts. Including a media type filter for larger engines; lawn tractor size ones. That filter will work on most anything with 1/4" fuel line. Small size hose may have a problem; smaller filters are hard to find locally.
Here's one that will work though.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_ca...tId=&mmyId=

 

[Joe72Mart]

Bump

Hi Donald. I'm a first time poster (actually second post see above). What's the JD part number for the smaller media ope media filter?

thx Joe

 

[deeter16317]

I had read this post earlier in the week, and decided last night to install a filter on my B&S Intek while I had the shroud off. The one thing you got to make sure is that the filter or rerouted hoses don't touch anything hot, or either the throttle or choke rods.

I used some small engine filters sourced from Stens...I want to say I paid less than $0.75 each for them a while ago. You can also source a very small B&S filter (red) from most hardware stores (I don't know if they are a screen or filter media) that would fit real tight quarters.

 

[Hootbro]

Make sure the filter and media used is rated for ethanol mix fuel. Some are not and can cause problems.

 

[Donald]

The small media filter I am using is a JD part AM107314.

 

[Joe72Mart]

Donald:

Thanks for the part number.
Joe