CAV Fuel filter conversion
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 21:10
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techo2oz
Hi,
recently a suggestion was made to me that it would be a worthwhile exercise to convert my standard 80 series TD LC fuel filter over to a CAV unit.
I have been trying to find such a thing locally but so far can only track down the filters not the whole assembly. I have however found a Baldwin unit which for all intents and purposes works exactly the same as the CAV unit but simply screws on in place of the standard filter. (IE the threaded head remains) RRP $100
The other unit is a Ryco which looks like the CAV but minus the branding etc. RRP $55.
My question is, will either of these be adequate or would I be better off trying to track down the true CAV brand unit?
Cheers
Peter
Reply By: Steve - Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 21:22
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 21:22
Had a Denco Diesel adapter on my LC 80 series...check them out on the main page of this site..they are easy to used ..also Delphi filters ets ...but why not supprt the locals ..from Wagga I think...they gave me great service too !!!
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Reply By: Mikee5 (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 21:25
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 21:25
Try this: 4WD Systems :
www.4wdsystems.com.au/html/cavfilter.htm
Mike
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Follow Up By: techo2oz - Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 22:01
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 22:01
Thanks Mike,
this is similar to one unit I saw today. The guy said they are manufactured locally at Leeton. My one concern was the use of a plastic tap on the bottom of the glass bowl.
Will go back on the weekend and have a closer look.
Peter
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Reply By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 21:35
Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 21:49
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 21:49
Do you mean something like this
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Follow Up By: techo2oz - Wednesday, Dec 13, 2006 at 07:07
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2006 at 07:07
Thanks Ken,
I have just been reading your posts from about this time last year on this topic. An enlightening read.
I have found now a lot of good sources for the genuine article CAV brand replacement as
well as some clones. Also have found a ready made set up similar to yours. Dual CAV Filter It looks the part but again is not the genuine article.
Are the others as good/better than the originals? It just seems there is an extreme variation in pricing on this type of unit. Anything from around $40 up to over $200.
Cheers
Peter
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Follow Up By: Ron George - Wednesday, Dec 13, 2006 at 08:38
Wednesday, Dec 13, 2006 at 08:38
Aye Lucy, as a dedicated male & one who was the victim in a “fake” relationship I take umbrage with your slogan… remember!! It takes two to tango. Now… after looking at the photos of that filter set up. Question, why two
water traps???? Cheers RG.
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Reply By: Mikee5 (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 22:09
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 22:09
Peter,
I had a CAV filter in my old HJ45 Troopy since about 1983 plus I have one in my boat. I almost had a problem once with the plastic drain tap being a bit tight, I was worried it would break but it came undone OK in the end. I greased it lightly after that. No other probs plus the filters are really cheap.
Mikre.
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Reply By: Leroy - Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 23:26
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 at 23:26
Whitworths. They may still have them on sale also!
Leroy
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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Friday, Dec 15, 2006 at 13:55
Friday, Dec 15, 2006 at 13:55
Be careful whatever you decide...the t/d cruiser is very sensitive to restriction in the fuel supply...yes you can use the adapter and cav, but they block up alot quicker and the motor starts to loose power/stall on uphill..you loose the buzzer inside....and you still have to prime that air out after a change....so...in my opinion...whatever brand filter you decide to use, run an electric pump to circulate the fuel aswell.....and you can use twin filters for better filtration without causing more problems....a toyota one with
water sensor that never gets changed, and a cav or similar before it that catches the rubbish with finer filtration....all you have to do is tee off after the toyota filter so the pump only sucks what it needs, the rest goes back to tank through the return.
The pump to buy is a walbro 10 psi fuel pump
Andrew
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