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Old 06-05-08, 08:13 PM   #168 (permalink)
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I installed the fuel tank and small push pump. The pump is made by Carter and was on the FJ when I bought it, but summit carries them. It comes with a pre-strainer.


I mounted it just in front of the fuel tank along the right hand frame rail, right where the tank outlet and return hoses are located.




The fuel line I am using is Dayco Gen-2 fuel injection hose which is rated for biodiesel and can be found at Pepboys. Just make sure it's the Gen-2 fuel injection stuff.


I also ended up buying a new fuel filter. The old one is a Racor 445MAM which is a marine filter. I bought it off ebay a few years ago and it has worked well, but wasn't quite what I was expecting. Here's the old one...


The new one is a Racor 245R. It is similar to the 445 with a primer pump and 45gph flow capacity, but has a few additional features.

This one came with a 2 micron element (10 and 30 mic elements are available for this model as well), and a 12V heater in a transparent bowl.

It has an easier drain mechanism too which you can open with your fingers so you don't have to fuss with getting a wrench on it. There is also a port for a water sensor you can buy separately. Overall, it's not much smaller than the 445MAM. If anything, it may be a bit longer, but narrower and the top assy less bulky.


The best price I found was through B-Line Filter. I bought the 245R122 which comes with the 12V heater and 2 mic filter for $142.67. Replacement elements appear to cost about $20.

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