Universal M25XP secondary fuel filter

[Bad Obsession]

A few years ago I replaced my secondary fuel filter on my Universal M25XP. It was a Kabota part and not a Universal part. I noticed that the gasket on the replacement wasn't the exact location where the gasket was on the original fuel filter.

Ever since then I have had a slight diesel leak from that filter from time to time. I have tightened it over time but once in a while I still get a leak from it.

I think that I want to replace it. I am not sure where to get another filter or what filter I should get.

Does anyone have any suggestions or have any experiences like this? Anyone know where I can order a new fuel filter?

 

[RAD]

If any kind of foreign matter gets on the gasket it will swell and not seat right....thats what might of happened

 

[Stu Jackson]

Diesel leaks suck. Fix it.

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,1964.0.html

 

[Bad Obsession]

Thanks Stu

Is it a problem that the gasket locations aren't the same as the original?

 

[Stu Jackson]

Hard to tell from here without seeing the difference, but, well, sure it very well could be.

Many of us get Kubota parts from tractor dealers. I have had success going directly to local tractor dealers around here, but some suggest tractorsmart.com for a source for the secondary engine mounted filters.

 

[Bad Obsession]

Found the proper filter at Torresen Marine. $23 with shipping is okay and the filter is for the Universal M25 XP. I will replace this when it comes in.

Thanks for the information Stu.

http://shop.torresen.com/ships_store/

 

[Stu Jackson]

Yeah, www.mariendieseldirect.com is our friend.

I found this, too: http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Replacement_Filters,_Belts,_and_Lubricants

Lots of great M25 engine info in our C34 Tech wiki. Sorry I didn't find this sooner for you.

 

[Bad Obsession]

Awesome. That is very helpful. Nice to know that it is so easy to get replacement parts.