John Deere fuel filters

[Muck Spreader]

Are John Deere fuel filters too fine? My 6505 with a 5 micron filter never gives any trouble but the 6220se with a 10 and 2 micron filters seems to need new filters every 20 or 30 hours. Am I better going ditching the 2 micron for a 5? Or have I got algal growth in the tractor fuel tank, if so what am I looking for

 

[Sharpy]

The 6620 probably has a more finely made injection system, requiring cleaner fuel. My premium has those filters but is common rail so fussy about fuel. Not sure on SE injection system. I would try a filter on the fuel tank first so only clean fuel goes in the tractor tanks.

 

[Muck Spreader]

The 6620 probably has a more finely made injection system, requiring cleaner fuel. My premium has those filters but is common rail so fussy about fuel. Not sure on SE injection system. I would try a filter on the fuel tank first so only clean fuel goes in the tractor tanks.

The fuel tank has a 40 micron plus water filter on it and I don't have any problems with any other tractors (5) or the excavator. The SE is mechanical but with an electronic distributor on the end of the injection pump.

 

[Tractortech]

Now Then..
When you say 6505,, is that a John Deere??
Why are you changing the filters on your SE tractor, is the glass bowl full of dirt when you change them?? If your fuel looks clean in the bowl the filters should be OK..
You'll have a Stanadyne DE10 injection pump. How many hours has it done?? Does the glow plug light ever flash??

 

[Muck Spreader]

Now Then..
When you say 6505,, is that a John Deere??
Why are you changing the filters on your SE tractor, is the glass bowl full of dirt when you change them?? If your fuel looks clean in the bowl the filters should be OK..
You'll have a Stanadyne DE10 injection pump. How many hours has it done?? Does the glow plug light ever flash??

Sorry JD6506.
No, the filter bowl is clear and the housing and bowl are new as is the rubber pipework. Yes a Stanadyne DE10 that was reconditioned a 150 hours ago. The glow-plug light only flashes just before it stalls.

Basically the filters are changed and the tractor will run fine for 20 to 30 hours, then it starts missing occasionally and is more noticeable when idling, this then gets progressively worse until it will just stall.

 

[davidroberts30]

Sorry JD6506.
No, the filter bowl is clear and the housing and bowl are new as is the rubber pipework. Yes a Stanadyne DE10 that was reconditioned a 150 hours ago. The glow-plug light only flashes just before it stalls.

Basically the filters are changed and the tractor will run fine for 20 to 30 hours, then it starts missing occasionally and is more noticeable when idling, this then gets progressively worse until it will just stall.

is the filter on the end of the pipe in the tank clear?

 

[Muck Spreader]

is the filter on the end of the pipe in the tank clear?

I haven't checked, but I was told by a JD mechanic their isn't one on a 6220 in the tank,so didn't look further.

 

[davidroberts30]

I haven't checked, but I was told by a JD mechanic their isn't one on a 6220 in the tank,so didn't look further.

there maybe a bigger lump of something floating about in there..
after it stalls and you change the filter it falls off till next time

 

[Timbo]

I have these fitted as the primary filter to most of my machinery arsenal... For less than £3 a cartridge it vastly increases the life span of the more expensive filters.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINGLE-W...410307?hash=item440ff3c603:g:fnsAAOSw9GhYmcoe


Assuming you already have a filter on your bulk tank - do this first.

 

[milkloss]

Now Then..
When you say 6505,, is that a John Deere??
Why are you changing the filters on your SE tractor, is the glass bowl full of dirt when you change them?? If your fuel looks clean in the bowl the filters should be OK..
You'll have a Stanadyne DE10 injection pump. How many hours has it done?? Does the glow plug light ever flash??

Shameless hijack here

I have a 6920 flashing the glow plug light. I’d always been told it was the water sensor on the filter bowl, is that right?

 

[manfromhill]

Have a 6220se
I use filter no509208
509031

 

[Muck Spreader]

Have a 6220se
I use filter no509208
509031

I use the same pair, I take you don't have any problems with them?

 

[bobk]

Maybe you've some of that dodgy fuel @czechmate had ...

 

[manfromhill]

I use the same pair, I take you don't have any problems with them?

There on my 62 63 and 66 I think with no problems

 

[czechmate]

I haven't checked, but I was told by a JD mechanic their isn't one on a 6220 in the tank,so didn't look further.

I would be surprised if there isn't one.
We are not talking Dumas here though are we
For a second opinion regarding the tank filter, Sebastian at agri 86 in chauviny is very knowledgeable and helpful (doesn't speak English though)

 

[czechmate]

Oh, and to answer your op Tim, no the fine filters on my 6930 last a full 500 hrs (since switching fuel supplyer)

 

[Muck Spreader]

Oh, and to answer your op Tim, no the fine filters on my 6930 last a full 500 hrs (since switching fuel supplyer)

We use Picoty GNR force plus, but I think if the fuel was a problem I would be seeing it in other machines.

 

[manfromhill]

Unless there’s something in just the jd tank have you drained it

 

[Tractortech]

I haven't checked, but I was told by a JD mechanic their isn't one on a 6220 in the tank,so didn't look further.

Now Then..
Nay,,,, JD mechanic,,, fitter,,,, Pffft...
All 6000 series tractors left the factory with some kind of filter on the pipe in the tank. Yours is the type to the left on attached picture (but not in the box) .. It's like a gauze sock. Check that the pipe is cut at 45° for improved filtration / flow

 

[Tractortech]

Shameless hijack here

I have a 6920 flashing the glow plug light. I’d always been told it was the water sensor on the filter bowl, is that right?

Now Then..
The glow plug light when flashing indicates any engine electrical issue. Water in fuel being one of them..