Guage Tells When To Change Fuel Filters

Guage Tells When To Change Fuel Filters TRUCKS Accessories 21-4-34 If you've ever experienced a loss of power in a diesel tractor or truck due to a bad fuel filter, you'll be interested in this new gauge that monitors the filter and tells you when it needs changing. The "Fuel Filter Minder" monitors the suction side fuel filter and indicates at a glance how much filter capacity has been used and how much remains. It's installed in-line at the filter outlet or, on Cummins engines, at the Compucheck port of the fuel pump. The gauge measures restriction through the fuel filter when the engine is operating at maximum rpm's and locks up at that point, so the remaining filter capacity can be read even after the engine is shut down. As the filter becomes plugged, a bright yellow indicator rises inside a clear plastic sight gauge. When the indicator reaches the red zone, the filter is plugged and should be replaced. The company also makes an air filter gauge that measures air flow restriction. It installs on everything from larger truck and tractor engines to light duty cars and pickups. "They take the guesswork out of knowing when to change the filters. Helps re duce costs by only replacing filters when it's really necessary," says Ron Kelderman, Engineered Products Co., Waterloo, Iowa. Sells for $34.95 not including fitting harden ware. Air filter gauges sell for $24.95. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Engineered Products Co., 2940 Airport Blvd., Box 598, Waterloo, Iowa 50704 (ph 319 234-0231; fax 8922).

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