Lehman 120 upgrade fuel filters

[CharlieO.]

Any recommendations for upgrading fuel filters? I don’t mind replacing with the same, but was wondering if there was a more maintenance friendly unit. Ones that I can prefill with diesel before installing?

Thanks

 

[Comodave]

There used to be an aftermarket filter that was a spin on. But I think they have gone out of business. Talk to Brian at American Diesel. He has a better filter than the Napa one. I had air leak problems and Brian told me not to use Napa. He sent me some and the air leaks went away. Just remember that these don’t have a O ring but rather a square gasket. So get it in flat and also there is a small gasket that can stick inside the top when you remove the filter. So check that you get all of them out or it will leak air.

 

[Marco Flamingo]

I bought the replacement kit about a year and a half ago (after hearing that they are no longer available). It does make changes easier. Unfortunately, I didn't make a note of where I found them. Look around before you give up.

 

[Marco Flamingo]

This might be them. I don't remember spending that much.

https://www.amazon.com/DP1000-Adaptor-Converts-Cartridge-Element/dp/B00V3ESQLC

 

[psneeld]

Got rid of the OEM filter nightmares

Used one of these little Racors...worked great for 15000 miles/2700 hours.Sold boat but probably still great. I used the 2 micron version.

 

[catalinajack]

This might be them. I don't remember spending that much.

https://www.amazon.com/DP1000-Adaptor-Converts-Cartridge-Element/dp/B00V3ESQLC

That is the unit I used on my Lehmans. What an improvement! Lots of choices for spin-on filters. Massey-Fergoson also has a part number for the same. Easy install.

 

[Redhook98]

I did the same spin-on conversions. The kits were only like $20 per filter.

 

[Nick F]

I saw this on a boat recently:

 

[CharlieO.]

There used to be an aftermarket filter that was a spin on. But I think they have gone out of business. Talk to Brian at American Diesel. He has a better filter than the Napa one. I had air leak problems and Brian told me not to use Napa. He sent me some and the air leaks went away. Just remember that these don’t have a O ring but rather a square gasket. So get it in flat and also there is a small gasket that can stick inside the top when you remove the filter. So check that you get all of them out or it will leak air.

Thanks Dave, Brian recommends the Fram filters or "any other filter on the planet other than the Wix Corp. made" which includes Wix, Napa, Big A.

I think for now I will swap to Fram, I've got plenty of other things on my list to work on. I'll keep the spin on conversion on the back of my brain for now.

I'll have to review the bleeding procedures before I swap out the filters.

 

[socalrider]

Got rid of the OEM filter nightmares

Used one of these little Racors...worked great for 15000 miles/2700 hours.Sold boat but probably still great. I used the 2 micron version.

Did you replace the duplex filters with a single Racor?

That looks appealing.

 

[socalrider]

I did the same spin-on conversions. The kits were only like $20 per filter.

Could you share where you found them?