HUMPH
Well-Known Member
- Nov 4, 2009
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- Boat Info
- 2003 410DA
2009 Walker Bay 13’
- Engines
- CAT 3126TA's 350HP/
50HP Honda
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Of course there is a chance the filter was bumped when changing impellers or something but doubtful. I do my own service and try to be mindful of all critical items around me.Is it possible that you or someone bumped into the filter at some point after it was mounted to the engine?
Where did the diesel fuel leak from?
Definitely a Friday Filter! I can’t imagine if this was a gasoline filter! Once again this shows the importance of spares and bilge inspection!Ken,
There was one other CSR member that had a filter top separate last year. This appears to be a rare occurrence and I've never had it happen nor have I ever seen it happen on any of the boats near me in Florida.
Maybe you got a Friday filter..........
Were the defective filters purchased from Cat? It certainly would not be difficult for our friends in China to build a knockoff.
Thanks for the heads upView attachment 77416 View attachment 77415 After a recent trip I noticed a sheen on the water and diesel fuel smell outside of my boat. Of course I was wondering which idiot’s boat was leaking but I open ended the hatch to inspect anyway. I flipped on the bilge lights and saw 3 to 4 gallons of fuel in my bilge! (I was the idiot?). I cleaned up the fuel and went after finding the source and found a drip off of the engine mounted fuel filter but still checked every hose and tube. Now, based on advice from Frank Webster I have always used Caterpillar filters and wouldn’t have expected to find something like this but my filter had separated at the top. This was virtually undetectable without removing the filter. These pictures show where the separation was. I was curious to see if anyone else here on CSR has had this issue.
It sure seems like the press fit where it blew out would be susceptible to failure. I looked at a couple of filters in my garage and noticed they had a crimp connecting the housing to the top piece. Seems like a much safer design philosophy.
I just looked at 2 spares I have at the house. They have more of a small round over at the edge where yours separated. Yours appear to have been rolled over at a square 90 deg angle, creating a stress riser and ultimately a failure point. I would bet those would be considered defective.
Good point...have extras on the boat. Cat had a sale last year I think I bought 3 sets. I used 1 put 1 one the boat and the last 1 was at the house. I’m never far enough I’m too concerned.Say Guys..........excuse me for poking a little fun at you, but what good does it do to store your extra filters "at the house" or "in the garage"? Won't you need them on the boat when you finally do need them?