Fuel Filter Assembly

suntreemcanic · Apr 22, 2019

I have a TX1500F Iseki tractor. For those of you not recognizing the model it is a two cylinder diesel, 4 wheel drive, of about 1978 vintage. The fuel filter started leaking, it is original style to the tractor. It has vents that can be opened for bleeding the system. Does anyone know of a source for one or are you using a newer replacement?

wheelbuilder · Apr 23, 2019

I think the filter is pretty generic. There is a user Len (lens12 I think) on this forum that can get parts, or try southern global tractor.

Can you tell what's leaking on it ? I'd think the o ring might be available locally from a good auto parts or hardware store if that's the problem.

pratonda27 · Apr 24, 2019

Brandstoffilter Iseki TX1, TX121, TX13, TX15 - TP1185 - TracPartz

suntreemcanic · Apr 24, 2019

That is the one. Wonder how I can find one in the United States?

wheelbuilder · Apr 24, 2019

suntreemcanic said:
That is the one. Wonder how I can find one in the United States?

I'd shoot lens12 a pm with what you're looking for.
If not, Southern Global Tractor probably would.

pratonda27 · Apr 25, 2019

565004008610 or 330510018 parts number
From Germany send to U.S

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suntreemcanic · Apr 27, 2019

Thank you for everyones help. I was in a hurry, I needed the tractor so I bought a filter assembly from Kubota, part number 6A320-58862. It was the right size and the price was right. I had to fabricate a bracket to mount it to and the filter assembly was built for 5/16 inch fuel line and the Iseki is 1/4 inch so I had to make some adaptors. I used the tractor loader for couple hours today, no leaks.

fxrs55 · Apr 28, 2019

Here is the filter I have been using since I rebuilt my tractor.
I buy them from Autozone. Its a Duralast universal filter part # FF1-4TDL.
It fits into the holder/bracket that the original filter fit into.
I didn't have to change anything or make anything to mount the filter.

radios1 · Apr 29, 2019

fxrs55 said:
Here is the filter I have been using since I rebuilt my tractor.
I buy them from Autozone. Its a Duralast universal filter part # FF1-4TDL.
It fits into the holder/bracket that the original filter fit into.
I didn't have to change anything or make anything to mount the filter.

there's no water separator or drain on that, so it's not made for a Diesel.. notice that the original filter has the outlet high up on the filter, so the water that accumulates will not enter the pump until you get a lot of water buildup that is..

fxrs55 · Apr 29, 2019

radios1 said:
there's no water separator or drain on that, so it's not made for a Diesel.. notice that the original filter has the outlet high up on the filter, so the water that accumulates will not enter the pump until you get a lot of water buildup that is..

holy mackerel !!! did you notice that the outlet on the one I'm using is on the top or up high?
The outlet is in the center of the filter element that's inside. Hmmmmmmmm so the filter
would really have to have a lot of water in it to enter pump. And its clear so I can see
if there is water buildup. I have been using those filters for 6 years so I hope
my tractor doesn't find out I've been using the wrong filter, its liable to explode.
The filter that's on my tractor now has been on there for 4 years.
As for a drain, those filters cost around $5 dollars so if it does get too
much water in it I can change it.

Ilikeurtractor · May 1, 2019

Here's a decent metal one with a replaceable element for not a ton of $:

NEW GENUINE KUBOTA FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY 1G313-431 & 15393-4317 | eBay

I don't like the plastic valve though. I used to see all metal ones and used ones can be had cheap enough on occasion if you pay attention. Lens12 actually used to sell a nice all-metal one with a crystal clear plastic bowl for around $50 a few years ago and I bought one or two over the years.

In the end there are cheaper solutions of course and any filter is better than none. The best way to guard against the water problem is to keep it and your fuel containers from being exposed to water, whether it's from rain or washing it or other obvious reasons. In 10 years I haven't noticed even a thin layer of water start to build in any of the filter bowls on a handful of tractors. I know diesel fuel has trace amounts of water from the pump but it shouldn't come with slugs and it will take a long time to accumulate to where it will create problems if the fuel is "on-spec".