There's no PC in saying it makes sense, at least to most people to spell a brand's name correctly, but if you're heii bent on doing it against the grain, then go for it.:confused3:
As far as damage or potential damage from gelled filters, yes it would be inconvenient, but the larger issue is what is getting to/through the IP? With ULSD there's less lubrication of critical parts than with previous higher sulfur content fuel. So if you don't particularly care about how you IP and for that matter injectors function, or get lubrication, or in this case lack adequate lubrication then a 2 to 20 micron filter kit would be wasted on your tractors.
Now granted, a stopped engine due to gelled fuel isn't exactly breaking news on land, but in the marine field the same result can mean serious consequences.
Egon is correct in saying one can heat up the filter in place to melt gel conditions. We used to do just that when Mercedes diesels would come down off the mountains near my shop frozen solid after travelling up from down country where the fuel wasn't 'cut' for winter conditions.
My SOP was to take the car off the flatbed, put it on the lift, drain the oil and filters,(if warranted by mileage) including the fuel filters, then raise it up to the ceiling and let my waste oil burner at 80 degrees room temp melt any gelled fuel in the lines. AND we'd add Red Line Diesel Catalyst, the only approved at the time, additive Mercedes would allow without warranty issues, in their engines.
Thanks customers for the oil to burn to heat my shop, too!:thumbsup:
Here's something else to consider for those whose filters gel/freeze in cold climates, especially if the tractor rests outside.
A heat strip, (12 volt to run off the tractor's battery, or similar setup).
Dew Not 3" Dew Heater Strip - DN 4
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