BX fuel tank strainer
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85Hokie
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BX-25D ,PTB. Under Armor, '90&'92-B7100HST's, '06 BX1850 FEL
Not to hijack the thread ..... but ctyke has found the perfect solution for the BX tractor!!!!!
On a whim I ordered this FILTER
I figured what the Fy yuck .......... 9 bucks ........ hell I have wasted 9 bucks on a 6 pack of beer and pissed it away...........
I had one made a while back - cost me $85 ....... it works and is damn nice ........ but for a 1/10 of the cost this works almost as well. True the micron rating is gonna be higher with the cheap one but it will keep 99% of the crap out the tank!!!
One on the left is the $85 and the one right is $9 ....... and fits perfectly
I bought a BX1850 and I'll use the cheap one on it!
Kudo's to CTYKE for the find.
On a whim I ordered this FILTER
I figured what the Fy yuck .......... 9 bucks ........ hell I have wasted 9 bucks on a 6 pack of beer and pissed it away...........
I had one made a while back - cost me $85 ....... it works and is damn nice ........ but for a 1/10 of the cost this works almost as well. True the micron rating is gonna be higher with the cheap one but it will keep 99% of the crap out the tank!!!
One on the left is the $85 and the one right is $9 ....... and fits perfectly
I bought a BX1850 and I'll use the cheap one on it!
Kudo's to CTYKE for the find.
ve9aa
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TG1860, BX2380 -backblade, bx2830 snowblower, fel, weight box,pallet forks,etc
85Hokie
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BX-25D ,PTB. Under Armor, '90&'92-B7100HST's, '06 BX1850 FEL
Well hell .......... I might be SOL too then - I will find out this weekend on the 1850 .....
Those that have purchased this filter, please tell us what year and model of your tractor that this fits. We don't need to know what tractors it doesn't fit, because that will be a lot longer list, just the ones that it is a proven fact that it works with what tractors. Thanks..
What is the diameter of the ridge?
I ask because some of the same type of filters taper down. Like this. https://www.amazon.com/Filter-Coffe...ter&qid=1634219486&s=home-garden&sr=1-22&th=1
Maybe that could slip past?
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Outnumbered
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Kubota L3901, FEL, BB1260, RCF2060, FDR2572, Titan Forks, Caryall, 5' Tiller
Not eh same tractor but if you are looking for a filter to use when filling this one sits down on the fuel fill , Mr. Funnel AF8CB Fuel Filter on my L3901.
I think it works both ways. Knowing what it doesn't work on has great value if you have a particular tractor model that someone says it does not work on...
armylifer
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BX1860, FEL, RCK54P MMM, BB1548 Box Scraper, Quick Hitch, Piranha Bar, BX6315
The filter I ordered (same as the OP) should arrive later today. I will post if it fits my BX1860.
armylifer
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I got my filter today and installed it in my BX1860. That said, it did not just drop right in. There is an approximately 1/16th inch ridge about 1 inch below the top of the filler neck. I had to wiggle the filter to get it past that ridge before it would go in the tank. Once installed it looks like it was made for my tractor. Attached is a picture of it installed.
Russell King
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Is there any seal to the tank to stop leaking of fuel (between tank and screen?
Don’t know if it is needed but curious if it leaks there.
Don’t know if it is needed but curious if it leaks there.
armylifer
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I have not driven the tractor yet so I cannot say for sure. I will report back if it does cause a leak.
armylifer
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I just went out and filled the tank all the way to the top of the filler neck and shook the tractor for about one minute. No leaks and no seepage. Everything is tight.
Russell King
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Hmmmm I ordered/got the same filter. Looked kind of long so before I stuck it in, I did a 'screwdriver dipstick' test. The driver hit bottom about an inch before my mark.... I need one about 7" long, this one is 8.46" (per Amazon)
Edit: I see that ctyke is using a different one, the specs are it is a couple of inches shorter and a little wider Trying to save $4 will cost me $12
Also, what are those that use something like this doing to seal it against the tank? Oring? Just the metal against the plastic of the tank?
Edit: Dooh.. read above, other already answered my question.
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I dropped the wrong screen filter off last night (got my money back!) and Amazon was here today with the replacement.
As ArmyLifer experienced, I had a slight ridge at the base of the filler neck. The filter needed a little push to pop in. Certainly fit like it was 'made for my BX25D'.
The correct one was wider and shorter than the one I tried to save a buck on. It also seems more stout/stiffer/better quality/durable. I am confident if it ever needs to be removed, it will pop right out.
As ArmyLifer experienced, I had a slight ridge at the base of the filler neck. The filter needed a little push to pop in. Certainly fit like it was 'made for my BX25D'.
The correct one was wider and shorter than the one I tried to save a buck on. It also seems more stout/stiffer/better quality/durable. I am confident if it ever needs to be removed, it will pop right out.