Mep-002A 003A 004A 005A Drop in Spin on Fuel filter adapter

[edgephoto]

I received these adapters from @Ray70 . These are works of art. Very well made and the workmanship is terrific. I am very picky about how I do things and these are awesome. I also bought an oil filter adapter too.

 

[Tinstar]

Is anodizing an option?

 

[Ray70]

Hello, These are raw 6061 aluminum.
Anodizing is not really an option at the moment as I make these at home in my shop in small batches, to send them out for anodizing would probably not be cost effective.
There are "home anodizing" kits available, but I'd bet the quality of the finish would be sub-par and it would still increase the cost too much.
Some guys paint them, but most leave them as-is.

 

[2Pbfeet]

Hello, These are raw 6061 aluminum.
Anodizing is not really an option at the moment as I make these at home in my shop in small batches, to send them out for anodizing would probably not be cost effective.
There are "home anodizing" kits available, but I'd bet the quality of the finish would be sub-par and it would still increase the cost too much.
Some guys paint them, but most leave them as-is.

I think that it takes a fair bit of equipment and tinkering to get a good anodizing job done at home. I'm not saying it isn't doable, just that it takes some understanding of the chemistry (liquid and solid), and of electronics, and some iterative tinkering because slight changes in the composition of the alloy, temperature, and the shape of the part does affect the resulting oxide layer. Personally, I would settle for as is, or paint, but that's me.

All the best, 2PbFeet

 

[Tinstar]

Those will obviously work.
I'm not complaining about them.
It was just a question and it was answered.
I still plan on buying one.
I personally would pay more for them to be anodized IF it was an option. It is not.

I plan to have them anodized.
Already have located a shop locally that can do the work.

I don’t know Ray70 personally or his capabilities other than him knowing generators and making a cool adapter that helps others.
Guys on this site have crazy knowledge, experience and skill.
You don’t know what they can do until you ask.

He doesn’t offer that particular service and I respect that.

 

[edgephoto]

Home anodizing is not the same as hard coat anodizing. Guys that make their own AR15s also do the home anodizing. There are videos and instructions on YouTube and other places. I used Cerakote when I did my own machining of AR15 lowers. Almost 20 years later they still look good.

You can use a toaster oven to cure the Cerakote since the adapters are small enough. You could also powder coat and cure in a toaster oven. Lots of options. I probably will just spray paint the ones I bought OD green so they don't stand out. You could polish them and make them like chrome.

 

[Cagen]

Last week I mentioned developing an easy to use spin-on fuel filter adapter for use rather than the the WIX 24470

Here is a look at the first production parts off the CNC machine and mounted on my 002A for your viewing pleasure.

These adapters drop right in place of the original Fram canister housings used on Mep-002a through 005A and maybe 006A ( I don't own one to verify )
They are drilled and tapped on top to utilize the original 3 mounting bolts.
They are tapped on the sides to accept the original 1/4" NPT 90* fittings from your housings.
Even the original fuel lines can be used in multiple different configurations.
You need NOTHING else other than the filters of your choice with a standard 1-14 center thread
The O.D is equal to the outermost Dia. of the Fram housing for exact clearance and will accept every filter with a gasket dimensions between 2.375 ID and 4.0" OD.

This design will eliminate all the plugs and adapters needed when you use the WIX 24470 as well as needing to fabricate an ugly angle bracket.View attachment 826545View attachment 826546View attachment 826547View attachment 826548
It will also eliminate the potential leaks associated with the center bolt and canister gasket on the original Fram housing

You only need a 9/16" socket and a 5/8" wrench to do the entire conversion and it takes 15-20 minutes to retrofit a machine.

Simplest way to install is to remove the input line from your original water separator. remove the outfeed line at the 90* elbow next to the check valve.

Remove the 3 bolts attaching the original mount to the frame and lift out the entire filter canister / bracket assembly.

Remove the remaining hoses and the 3 bolts attaching each of the 3 housings to the bracket.

Remove the 90* fittings from 2 of your original housings.

Use thread sealer or Teflon tape and install the 90* fittings into the new Spin on adapters.

Mount the new adapters to the bracket in your preferred location using the original 3/8" bolts, being mindful of flow direction and your preferred hose routing.

Reattach the jumper hose between housings and the outfeed hose to the output of the last housing.

Remount the entire bracket assembly to the generator frame using the original 3 bolts.

Reattach the infeed and output hoses.

Spin on your favorite fuel filters and / or fuel water separator.

Stand back, admire your work and enjoy!

Once I upgrade my SS membership I will create a Classifieds ad. Until then feel free to PM for more info.View attachment 826545View attachment 826546View attachment 826547View attachment 826548

Can you send me a pm with information on the adapters

 

[Ray70]

On its way!

 

[edgephoto]

You will be glad you bought them.