Intairco Mega Fuel Filter
09-07-2020, 09:33 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Intairco Mega Fuel Filter
Has anyone had this experience or have any advice on a fix?
The replacement filtering element is screwed into the aluminum housing, all of which is sealed by a clear cylinder.
Over time the element vibrates loose causing cavitation and severely reducing the flow of fuel to the engine.
You would think that if the filter is unscrewing from the housing it would NOT reduce the fuel flow but it does- hence cavitation is the most plausible cause.
I was lucky and it happened on the ground.
I called Intairco and was advised to add a few drops of Loctite to the threads of the Fuel Filter element and screw it back on.
BUT the idea of Loctite holding fuel filter threads that is immersed in Diesel just seems wrong.
Thoughts?
The replacement filtering element is screwed into the aluminum housing, all of which is sealed by a clear cylinder.
Over time the element vibrates loose causing cavitation and severely reducing the flow of fuel to the engine.
You would think that if the filter is unscrewing from the housing it would NOT reduce the fuel flow but it does- hence cavitation is the most plausible cause.
I was lucky and it happened on the ground.
I called Intairco and was advised to add a few drops of Loctite to the threads of the Fuel Filter element and screw it back on.
BUT the idea of Loctite holding fuel filter threads that is immersed in Diesel just seems wrong.
Thoughts?
09-08-2020, 04:23 AM
#5
Thread Starter
Hi Gary,
Mine sits just aft of the turbine on one of the turbine rails.
Maybe just freak event. But keep an eye out.
I took Dany's advice and added an O-ring.
It's not easily visible. You have to open the unit up.
Mine sits just aft of the turbine on one of the turbine rails.
Maybe just freak event. But keep an eye out.
I took Dany's advice and added an O-ring.
It's not easily visible. You have to open the unit up.
09-09-2020, 09:57 AM
#10
Originally Posted by davelong9050
Has anyone had this experience or have any advice on a fix?
The replacement filtering element is screwed into the aluminum housing, all of which is sealed by a clear cylinder.
Over time the element vibrates loose causing cavitation and severely reducing the flow of fuel to the engine.
You would think that if the filter is unscrewing from the housing it would NOT reduce the fuel flow but it does- hence cavitation is the most plausible cause.
I was lucky and it happened on the ground.
I called Intairco and was advised to add a few drops of Loctite to the threads of the Fuel Filter element and screw it back on.
BUT the idea of Loctite holding fuel filter threads that is immersed in Diesel just seems wrong.
Thoughts?
The replacement filtering element is screwed into the aluminum housing, all of which is sealed by a clear cylinder.
Over time the element vibrates loose causing cavitation and severely reducing the flow of fuel to the engine.
You would think that if the filter is unscrewing from the housing it would NOT reduce the fuel flow but it does- hence cavitation is the most plausible cause.
I was lucky and it happened on the ground.
I called Intairco and was advised to add a few drops of Loctite to the threads of the Fuel Filter element and screw it back on.
BUT the idea of Loctite holding fuel filter threads that is immersed in Diesel just seems wrong.
Thoughts?
09-09-2020, 10:59 AM
#12
My Feedback: (53)
Originally Posted by skunkwurk
I've been running mine on my Rebel for years. Never came loose or caused any issues.
Is the o’ring important......well I don’t know...if it’s or not....but all mine uat and filter have them...
09-09-2020, 05:35 PM
#13
My Feedback: (20)
Originally Posted by davelong9050
The element unscrews so I added a rubber washer then screwed it back on.
You can see this in the picture.
You can see this in the picture.
Thanks again
Gary
