Oil & Fuel BX2200 "Proper" Fuel Filtration

[Mahlon]

BX2200 \"Proper\" Fuel Filtration

Well. The BX2200 and I have had some time to get used to each other in the past month:

- Cut down/cut up four dead trees; rented a 20 cu yd dumpster & loaded it up w/FEL. That was FUN.

- Swapped the ag tires for turf tires; dropped the FEL & mounted the 54" MMM. Cut the grass on the property twice sofar (that's all I could do 'cause it's been raining every day for the past two months in this part of Florida). That was Almost Fun.

But is all sweetness and light? NO. Found out rather quickly that the fuel system had water in it. Making a long story short, I replaced both filters & drained about a gallon of fuel out of the tank to flush out any remaining water, et al.

But I must say that I am really disappointed in the fuel filtration system on the BX2200:

- No fuel shut-off valve/drain valve at the tank
- Crappy fuel filters, which are Very Expensive when bought from the dealer
- No water separator / sediment bowl

I'm used to large diesel fuel filtration systems, in particular those used in marine applications, which usually have a combination fuel filter/water separator which is very easy to service, or at least drain.

I'd like to fit something like a Racor 140 unit to the BX2200, but being 6" tall and 3" dia. its a bit of a squeeze in the two stock filter locations, not to mention difficult to get at.

Has anyone attacked the fuel filter/fuel feed system on the BX2200 in these areas?

 

[Henro]

Re: BX2200 \"Proper\" Fuel Filtration

Mahlon,

Do be sure to post pictures if you do an upgrade.

If the BX2200 filter assembly is like that on my B2910, when you remove the filter, provided the tank level is low enough, there is some kind of little shut off built in that keeps the tank from draining...

I'll have to take a look at my bx2200 and see where that filter is. On the b2910 it is hanging out where it looks like it could easily be knocked off by a stick. This did happen to atleast one member here. Hope the BX fue filter is better protected.

 

[Mahlon]

Re: BX2200 \"Proper\" Fuel Filtration

The BX2200 has two identical filters; one below the deck pan (just ahead of the fuel pump) and a second mounted on a bracket on the governor housing. No drain valve or shut-off valve that I could find.

Usual diesel practice in marine service is to use two different sized filters: the coarser of the two (typically 10 micron) is first in line, and incorporates a water separator. The second filter is 2 micron, and is just a filter.

Good news: I ran the machine at high RPM for two hours straight today, and it never hesitated, so I guess I got the water out.

 

[DieselD]

Re: BX2200 \"Proper\" Fuel Filtration

Heres a great little filter set-up with shutoff.
Its a Kioti part #15261-4301-0 and runs about $40.00 and the filters are about $5.00
Hope this helps.
Danny

 

[Mahlon]

Re: BX2200 \"Proper\" Fuel Filtration

Wow, that might be very well what I need. Questions:

- Where can I get them?
- Where can I get more information about them (a drawing would be nice)?
- How small a particle does the filter catch (10 micron? 2 micron?).
- I assume that the hose barbs are 1/4", right?
- What do the two crosspoint screws visible in the photograph do?
- How much room below the bottom of the bowl do I need to remove the bowl?
- Is there some sort of drain in the bottom of the bowl, or do I just have to unscrew it every time?

Thanks loads. This is the front-runner so far (probably use it as the second filter, using one of the stock filters as the primary filter).

 

[DieselD]

Re: BX2200 \"Proper\" Fuel Filtration

Any Kioti dealer, I use Wallace Tractor 570-689-7494 in Pa.
That P# was the complete unit.
More info maybe the Kiotitractor.com could help.
Not sure on the Microns count.I can-t see that small anyway.
To change it shut the petcock and unscrew, drops down about 1/2"
2 screws = 1 is a fuel bleed .The other is an air bleed.
I always have a complete spare just incase?
Danny

 

[Mahlon]

Re: BX2200 \"Proper\" Fuel Filtration

Hmmm... have been pursuing the same thing through independent sources. It appears that the same filter is sold through Yanmar for tractor service:

http://www.hoyetractor.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HTE&Product_Code=FV121454-55600&Category_Code=FILTERS

and the same filter is available under Yanmar part no. 124790 55601, same as above except with a metal bowl (less desireable, in my case).

Looks like this one should do the trick. Will report back when I get this figured out.

Also saw a Racor 140 yesterday at Boat US. $80, and too big. Oh well.

 

[Mahlon]

Re: BX2200 \"Proper\" Fuel Filtration

well, went back and took a closer look at the photos; it appears that they aren't the same (KIoti: top mount, Yanmar, side mount) (Yanmar appears shorter than the Kioti) so forget what I said about them being the same.

I'll get the Yanmar since it appears shorter (shorter is better in my case).