Grouse Feathers
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I have read several threads on the replacement of the fuel filter on BX tractors, and I am still undecided on the need for replacing my filter. I would like some input on my question: Will I have fuel problem that could be prevented with an upgraded fuel filter? I live in an unusually cold area in northern Michigan, the last two winters we had temperatures below -30 F. I don’t expect to operate the tractor at -30 F, but I expect to sometimes be blowing snow at 0 F. In the winter I only buy 6 gallons of fuel at a time and fill the tractor through a 10 micron filter funnel. I have a half mile of driveway to clear and do not want a dead tractor somewhere along the driveway at 0 F with a 20 mph wind. I only have 5 months of tractor and diesel experience, are fuel problems unavoidable, will I have a problem someday regardless of filters and precautions?
If I replace the filter I am looking at a Racor 15 gph 10 micron diesel filter, http://www.amazon.com/Racor-Micron-...TF8&qid=1419742677&sr=8-3&keywords=racor+120a. With a filter for $79 the total cost should be under $100, cheap insurance or unnecessary expense?
Larry
If I replace the filter I am looking at a Racor 15 gph 10 micron diesel filter, http://www.amazon.com/Racor-Micron-...TF8&qid=1419742677&sr=8-3&keywords=racor+120a. With a filter for $79 the total cost should be under $100, cheap insurance or unnecessary expense?
Larry