Fuel Filter

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   Has anyone worked trying to find a substitute fuel filter for the Bukh Part Number 620 L 0618?  Someone must make a less expensive filter that would work.  I went to NAPA and they could not match it.  I don't replace mine every year, but when the battery is good, the temperature is in the 70's or higher, and the engine is slow to start (requiring more than normal throttle), I know it is time to change the filter.  Don't forget to bleed your fuel lines, both the lower pressure and the high pressure.

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Bill Brock Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Skipper Joined: 08 February 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 53	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Brock Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Fuel Filter Posted: 21 August 2008 at 1:53pm
	Has anyone worked trying to find a substitute fuel filter for the Bukh Part Number 620 L 0618? Someone must make a less expensive filter that would work. I went to NAPA and they could not match it. I don't replace mine every year, but when the battery is good, the temperature is in the 70's or higher, and the engine is slow to start (requiring more than normal throttle), I know it is time to change the filter. Don't forget to bleed your fuel lines, both the lower pressure and the high pressure.

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 August 2008 at 3:12pm
	Hey Bill, Got your email thx....guess it was just a glitch :) I never found one that worked.... I once got one from the autoparts store that screwed on but it was longer. However it rubbed hard on the high pressure pipe and failed rather quickly(started leaking). A shorter version couldn't be located. It is an Italian part though. Hope this helps

David DeBoy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rookie Joined: 07 August 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote David DeBoy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 July 2009 at 2:30pm
	Hello Bill, I was wondering if you had any luck finding a fuel filter that worked. I found that Napa and Wix do have a replacement filter but it is longer as Bill Layton noted and I do not want to have the same experience that he described. Otherwise, did you find if the Italian model is even available and where it could be purchased?

WJRyan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 12 February 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Status: Offline Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote WJRyan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 July 2009 at 7:56am
	You can contact Bob Bain (RBAINNJMDIESELS@HOTMAIL.COM) and he told me recently that he has fuel filters (620L0618) @$55.96 ea. Fob NJ. and they are in stock. Hope this helps! :)bill
	Bill Ryan, Room4Crew, #155

Jon167 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Skipper Joined: 14 April 2011 Location: Webster NY Status: Offline Points: 95	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon167 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 June 2011 at 1:23pm
	does anyone have the NAPA or WIX part number? I see no reason that the filter mount can't be moved or shimmed to accommodate a longer filter.

Jon167 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Skipper Joined: 14 April 2011 Location: Webster NY Status: Offline Points: 95	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon167 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 June 2011 at 2:40pm
	$10 fuel filter WIX pn:33361 no contact with HP line thread size on filter 16mm make sure you re-use rubber center washer and lube it up lightly http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=33361

WJRyan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 12 February 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Status: Offline Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote WJRyan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 June 2011 at 4:07pm
	Have you put this in already and is it working? Please let me know, it is on my list for next year to replace but at this price I might get a couple now! Please keep the list updated and thanks for the link. :)bill
	Bill Ryan, Room4Crew, #155

Jon167 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Skipper Joined: 14 April 2011 Location: Webster NY Status: Offline Points: 95	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon167 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 June 2011 at 4:48pm
	It's been installed, but I still haven't started the Bukh, I am erasing 20yrs of neglect and it's taking longer than I would like. I'll post after it's up and running but am confident with it.