Oil & Fuel eagle2426

[eagle2426]

i have a CT122 bobcat tractor. the fuel filter keeps on collapsing inside the clear bole it is in. I have done everything i know to do : took the tank off and cleaned it just in case any dirt was in there, took of the housing where the filter attaches to. took off the hoses flushed and blew them out, got fresh fuel from different place. I even got a new vent fuel cap for the tank. The new filter I put on is starting to do the same thing. This has me baffled. Any suggestions as what the cause might be??

 

[winston1]

Possible weak filter? Fuel Filters- Bobcat Company

 

[eagle2426]

ok i stand corrected. you do have the same filter setup. i looked it up after i sent you a responce

 

[eagle2426]

the filter is a bobcat dealer one. i even tried a napa and it still dose it

 

[powerscol]

What position is the fuel valve - is it on on, or vent?

 

[winston1]

Probably a stupid idea but what about loosening the fuel cap and just see if it makes a difference. Sure sounds like a vacuum being pulled.

 

[Jabonee]

Probably a stupid idea but what about loosening the fuel cap and just see if it makes a difference. Sure sounds like a vacuum being pulled.

Agreed :thumbsup: May want to check fuel lines too. I've seen them collapse internally and restrict flow.

 

[eagle2426]

To all of you that have suggested things thank you!!. First the fuel valve is on. Second new vented fuel cap and fuel lines are regular the rubber lines not steel or other, and are not collapsed. Have checked lines all the way up to the pump. Yes it dose sound like vacuum is pulling it closed. Here's the thing about that...wouldn't the fuel line from the filter going to the pump be collapse also since there not steel?? I even called the dealer and he told me I did everything that they would do. It has got me baffled. ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS? LOL

 

[eagle2426]

Here is the fuel filter I am talking about

 

[eagle2426]

The owners manual shows the valve in the down position like in the pictures

 

[winston1]

I understand the new fuel caps but just try it with the cap loose. Nothing to lose.

 

[tman1020]

Is there any chance you're damaging the filter when you install it? Possibly creasing it in the middle or something like that?

 

[Jabonee]

i have a CT122 bobcat tractor. the fuel filter keeps on collapsing inside the clear bole it is in. I have done everything i know to do : took the tank off and cleaned it just in case any dirt was in there, took of the housing where the filter attaches to. took off the hoses flushed and blew them out, got fresh fuel from different place. I even got a new vent fuel cap for the tank. The new filter I put on is starting to do the same thing. This has me baffled. Any suggestions as what the cause might be??

How long can you run the tractor with a new filter before you notice it collapsing? I'm assuming you have already removed the supply hose from the filter housing and observed good fuel flow. Its been a while but I seem to remember there might be a screen in the tank. :confused3:

 

[powerscol]

One thing to check. Once when changing my filter I too collapsed a new filter. What I found is when I took the old filter out the top metal filter cap on the old filter stayed in place Take a look to make sure the old metal filter top cap is not stuck in the housing. You cant see if if you dont look close as it looks normal until I pried it out.

 

[Jabonee]

One thing to check. Once when changing my filter I too collapsed a new filter. What I found is when I took the old filter out the top metal filter cap on the old filter stayed in place Take a look to make sure the old metal filter top cap is not stuck in the housing. You cant see if if you dont look close as it looks normal until I pried it out.

Yes,Yes. I have seen that before. :thumbsup:

 

[eagle2426]

to all of you that commented about my fuel filter problem on my ct 122, thank you. when i get a chance i'll show the pics on what i did. I put a spin on filter system on the tractor and works great. thanks again