Should I convert my old PITA fuel filter?

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Should I convert my old PITA fuel filter?

Post #1 by fitzm » Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:48 pm

Should I convert my old 500 piece Perkins 4.236 fuel filter w/glass bowl to simpler 2 piece screw on type? Will I really miss the transparency?

The new piece I want is not that cheapy $40 DP1000 kit or the WAY overpriced $220+ Foleyengines conversion kit (same thing) that screws onto existing filter head. Those kits should really be called adapters. The conversion piece I want has the male threaded nipple cast into head. And, it will only be about $25 delivered. Any thoughts?


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Re: Should I convert my old PITA fuel filter?

Post #2 by Jeremy Rowland » Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:27 pm

John have you been having any issues with the old one? If not don't fix what isn't broken as the old saying goes. :thumbup:

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Re: Should I convert my old PITA fuel filter?

Post #3 by gecko.cx » Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:56 pm

Your description makes it sound like the CAV296 which I rather like, but I could imagine it's hard to get to when mounted in a tight engine bay.


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If it's this filter you want in place, Donaldson offer a drain bowl you can add below the spin-on filter to see what has collected.

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