GOLDENROD 496-3/4 WATER-BLOCK FILTER How good is it?

[rswyan]

I've had mine for around 10 or so years, just changed the element today as it had slowed to a trickle.

BTW, the filter housing will take either "water-block" or "non water-block" elements ...

 

[90cummins]

I recently added a water-Bloc filter to my filter assembly.
My filter assembly starts with a 10 micron spin on filter then goes into a 2 micron filter and finally into the Water-Block to ensure my fuel is as clean as possible.
I put some bad diesel in my tractor once and it will never happen again.
I'm prone to over-kill but that's me!
90cummins

 

[lostcreekranch]

I guess if you refill only 2-3 times a year condensation and moisture could be a problem. I was just pointing out that most people that use these filters don't change them nearly that often. I don't let mine go to where it is a trickle but when I notice it is slower I change it. I run some heavy equipment and am around others that run a lot. On a recent job they had four D6T dozers burning in excess of 100 gallons per day each. We were running 7 days a week for three weeks straight. I never saw them change a filter on the transfer tank and they burned through over 8,000 gallons on that one job.

If you want to change them more often it sure won't hurt anything other than your wallet but there is really no need to until the flow starts to slow. The water block feature of the filter completely stops the flow when t gets water logged. Just make sure you have a spare handy and change it when needed.

So, I guess I have your permission to keep on keeping on?

Thanks!

 

[powerscol]

bdog
Thanks for the tip on how the water lock filters operate. When I placed my order, I did pick up a spare filter and bowl. Your wondering about the spare bowl - well these bowls and I dont get along very well....ask my Bobcat dealer...:shocked::confused3::ashamed: . Somehow in changing filters I manage to break or chip them some way from falling off the tractor hood, to me stepping on it. I think I have broken 3 in the last 6 years. (Keep a spare on hand now) One of these days I will assemble the parts basket I bought that has a magnet on the bottom to keep things safe.

 

[bdog]

So, I guess I have your permission to keep on keeping on?

Thanks!

You can do whatever you want. I don't see why your are getting an attitude I was just trying to help you save some money and time as well as help others who may know nothing about these filters and are reading this thread trying to learn about them.

 

[lostcreekranch]

You can do whatever you want. I don't see why your are getting an attitude I was just trying to help you save some money and time as well as help others who may know nothing about these filters and are reading this thread trying to learn about them.

No problem, I explained why I do what I do and you came back like you are smarter. We'll just leave it at that.

 

[bdog]

I don't think I am smarter and didn't mean it that way. Sorry if it came across like that. As I said in my previous reply if you are having moisture problems the more frequent intervals might be necessary.

I have seen a general trend on this compact tractor forum where people generally tend to overdo the maintainence on their machines compared to what are the normal industry accepted practices. Too much is certainly better than not enough but many things for these small tractors are not cheap. When I had my kubota backhoe it cost more to service it than it does my full size deere.

If you are happy doing it the way you do that is all that matters. I was just trying to point out to the other readers who are maybe looking at buying their first filter setup that most people who use things day in and day out in the course of business simply change their filters when the flow starts to slow. They don't run them until it is a trickle as they have lots of fuel to move but rather as soon as the flow is noticeably slower a new filter is put on. I wasn't trying to convince you to change your practice I just didn't want some guy who just bought his first setup to think he had to change them that often. I know when I started out I read on here a lot for advice (and I still do)

 

[lostcreekranch]

I've never had moisture problems, probably because I do check the filter bowl ever time I fill up one of our tractors.

I've never had fuel issues, with any tractor, because I maybe change fuel filters before they start plugging up.

My experience with fuel and tractors, combines, etc. goes back to early 1960's. This is not my first rodeo.

My usage is much closer to the OP' as doubt he uses 500 gallon/day.

No harm, no foul, no problem. I'm out of this thread hijack. Subject closed?

 

[RjCorazza]

I had a Goldenrod 496 water block (and sometimes non water block cartridge) on my tank for years without issue. After getting a new tank I switched to the spin on filter (also Goldenrod) because I prefer the cleaner and easier filter changes, but more expensive. As far as water is concerned, the filter will noticeably slow down with small amounts of water and it will really shut down with a catastrophic amount of water. I got 300g of fuel oil for free 2 years ago, and the last 10g or so was severely contaminated with water and sludge. The water block filter really locked up quick, and the rest of the fuel went on the burn pile.

 

[powerscol]

Thanks everyone. The package arrived yesterday and the fittings are trickling in. I think this will work well for me. Now just need to finally decide on how I am going to work the plumbing.