Posted on by

ISM, ISMe, and QSM11 – 006-015   Fuel Filter (Spin-On Type)

Table of Contents

Install

Install

 TOC

Cummins Inc. requires a fuel water separator be installed in the fuel supply system.

Use the correct filter(s) for your engine as specified in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, ISM and ISMe, Bulletin 3666319. Refer to Procedure 018-024 in Section V.

Efficiency
Water Removed
98.7% at 10 microns
Free = 95%
96% at 8 microns
Emulsified = 95%
86% at 5 microns
  
 
SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE


NOTE: A 10-micron fuel filter is required with Centinel™ equipped engines.

Install the new thread adapter sealing ring (1) supplied with the new filter.

SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
   


Install the filter on the filter head.

Turn the filter until the gasket contacts the filter head surface.

SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
   


 CAUTION 

Mechanical overtightening of the filter can distort the threads and damage the fuel filter seal.

Tighten the filter an additional ½ to ¾ of a turn after the gasket contacts the filter head surface, or as specified by the filter manufacturer.

  
SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
Last Modified:  17-Feb-2009
Avatar photo

Published by Jack

Hello, I'm Jack, a diesel engine fan and a blogger. I write about how to fix and improve diesel engines, from cars to trucks to generators. I also review the newest models and innovations in the diesel market. If you are interested in learning more about diesel engines, check out my blog and leave your feedback.