Alternative Fuel Filter

[Micksan]

My bike has 30 K on it so I decided to change the fuel filter . Being Frugal ( cheap) I decided to check out the alternative filters. I found one from Wix PN 33032 that fits perfectly. Their tech support said it has a burst pressure rating of 60 PSI, which is more than the 42 to 44 Psi the fuel pump will put out. Cost was about $6.00 w/ tax. I also changed out the fuel lines. Be sure to use the high pressure clamps not the cheaper worm clamps.

 

[Kmutt]

Good info! Thanks!

mutt

 

[rusty]

I'll log that Wix part number in my spreadsheet for future reference, under "Triumph".

Thanks for sharing.

 

[JDuke1980]

Wish I would have read this post before I ordered the Triumph fuel filter....

I'll probably be changing mine this weekend... any tips?

 

[warp9.9]

Napa 3032 is one also

 

[JDuke1980]

To change the fuel filter, should I just remove the clamps, change the filter, and replace the clips?
Or should I go through the 100 step process in the shop manual and remove the fuel pump etc.... ?
It looks to me like it would be adequate to just replace the fuel filter, or do I need to do the rest to access it or something?

And, is it really necessary to change it out at 20,000 miles?

 

[Loot1112]

It is not as complicated as it sounds in the manual. Once you get the assembly out, there are just a few bolts holding the fuel pump, and all the other stuff on. I would suggest taking the pump off, since the fuel lines are short, and hard to manipulate. It has been a while since I did mine, but if I can manage it without breaking something, anyone can. From what I remember, the hardest part is getting the whole assembly out of the tank, since the float is not easy to get out along with the rest of the assembly. I used a brake spring tool to pull the float up, and hold it, while I pulled the rest out. Hope this helps. It is not too bad.

 

[rainman]

a bmw filter will also work dont remember the #