Application

Engineering
Bulletin
Subject This AEB is for the following applications:
Slow Release Lubricity Additive
Fuel Filter Technical Package Automotive Industrial Marine

G-Drive Genset

Date: March 28, 2007 AEB Number 74.14

Engine Models included: QSB VP44, 4B/6B Tier 2, QSB VP 30, B4.5 Delphi, Tier 3 QSB HPCR and Tier 3
QSC/QSL

Author: Marty Wituszynski Approver: per Procedure 9183OPS-04-10-01 Page 1 of 6

This AEB supersedes AEB

74.14 dated July 2006.
Introduction
The Slow Release Lubricity Additive Fuel Filter has been designed to allow operation with Jet-A1 (meeting Nato
Code F35), JP-8 (meeting Nato Code F34), and JP-5 (meeting Nato Code F44) fuels in fuel lubricated rotary fuel
pumps. This filter system replaces the existing ‘on engine’ fuel filters.

In addition this filter/additive system eliminates the need for manually adding lubricity additive when used in
accordance with the following installation requirements.

• The FS20000 fuel filter must be changed every 250 hours of operation or 6 months after the date of
installation, whichever comes first. This is approved for use on the above B/QSB Tier 2 engines.
• The FS20022 fuel filter must be changed every 500 hours of operation. This is approved for use on the above
QSB Tier 3 engines.
• The FS20000 and FS20022 filters must be remote mounted (for the options released on the above products).

• FS20022 is approved for remote mount use on QSC and QSL Tier 3 engines when two (2) filters are
arranged in parallel. A parallel path dual prefuel filterhead is being released for Tier 3. Until this dual filterhead
is available, two (2) single fuel filter heads (filter head 3975404 plus adapter 4928763) can be connected
together in parallel. Two (2) T-fittings and additional fuel hoses are necessary. Either one of the WIFs on the
filters must be connected to the main engine harness with an extension harness such as 3954788. It is
important to verify that the pressure drop does not exceed the fuel system recommendations. The filter
service interval for this arrangement is 500 hours (both filters changed).

1.0 Definitions:

Filter Change Interval – The FS20000 fuel filter must be changed every 250 hours to insure a continuous supply
of additive to the fuel pump. Timing starts as soon as the filter is placed on the engine and wet with fuel. The
FS20022 fuel filter must be changed every 500 hours to insure a continuous supply of additive to the fuel pump.
Release Rate – Measure of the amount lubricity additive in the fuel over a range of time
Static Release – The FS20000 additive will release into the fuel when the engine is not in operation, giving a
maximum life of 6 months whether in operation or not. The FS20022 design only releases when engine is
running, therefore, there are no static release issues.

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Description

Option Filtration Engine Water WIF Sensor Mounting Comment

Number Separator Type

FF 9473 3 Micron QSB VP 44 Yes No Spin-on 250 hours – Installed on

FS20000 Main Filter
FF 9501 3 Micron QSB5.9 Yes No Spin-on 250 hours – Installed on
FS20000 VP30 Main Filter
FF 9502 3 Micron QSB4.5/3.9 Yes No Spin-on 250 hours – Installed on
FS20000 Main Filter
FF 9503 3 Micron B5.9 Yes No Spin-on 250 hours – Installed on
FS20000 Main Filter
FF 9504 3 Micron B3.9/B4.5 Yes No Spin-on 250 hours – Installed on
FS20000 Main Filter

FS9860 25 Micron Tier 3 QSB Yes Yes Spin-on 500 hours – Installed on
No hose Pre Filter

FS9925 25 Micron Tier 3 QSB Yes Yes Spin-on 500 hours – Installed on
6 ft hose Pre Filter

FS9924 25 Micron Tier 3 QSB Yes Yes Spin-on 500 hours – Installed on
4 ft hose Pre Filter

FS9951 25 Micron Tier 3 Yes Yes Spin-on 500 hours – Two (2)
QSC/QSL filters must be
connected together in
parallel. Only 1 WIF
(either) needs to be
connected to the main
engine harness.
Table 1. Lubricity Enhancement Options

OEM Interface Points

FS20000 Tier 2
The fuel filter is plumbed between the lift pump and the fuel pump and replaces the existing on engine fuel filter.
The remote fuel filters are supplied with hoses, so there will be no change from engine mounted fuel filters relative
to OEM interface points (supply to the lift pump and return from the drainline). The filter head itself has a special
threaded spud to insure that the correct filter with lubricity additive is used.
Tier 3
The fuel filter is installed on the engine pre-filter. The remote fuel pre-filters are provided with hoses or are
customer supplied, so there will be no change relative to OEM interface.

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2.0 Slow Release Lubricity Additive Fuel Filter Mounting Location

Mounting
For the options released today on the products covered under this AEB, all options must be remote-mounted.
FS20022 may be engine-mounted but requires an OEM VPCR to release an engine-mounted option. Some
applications are inherently vibratory by nature (i.e., vibratory compactors) and when using the FS20000, extra
care will be required to find a suitable remote mounting location that meets the vibration specifications section in
this AEB.

The FS20000 Slow Release Lubricity Additive Fuel Filter is approved for Remote-Mounting only. Care should be
taken in choosing a mounting location. The optimum mounting elevation is between the fuel tank full level and the
injectors.
Mounting a remote filter below the full level of the fuel tank increases the potential for fuel spillage during filter
change. Mounting a fuel filter high above the engine necessitates an upward plumbing loop, which can act as an
air trap. Remote filters should be mounted so as to reduce the potential for contamination of the system during
filter change.

Filter Change Interval and Additive Release Rate

Filter Change Interval
The filter must be changed at the required interval to insure a continuous flow of additive to the fuel pump. For
electronic engines, it is recommended that the maintenance diagnostic feature be used to prompt the operator for
filter changes. Failure to change the fuel filter as required will result in damage to the fuel pump.
Static Release
The FS20000 filter must be changed every six months whether the machine is in operation or not due to static
release of the additive into the fuel when the engine is not in operation. This does not apply to the filter when the
filter is remote-mounted and does not contain fuel. Failure to change the fuel filter at a minimum of every six
months will result in damage to the fuel pump. Seasonal applications should insure that ALL fuel is drained from
the filter when engine not in use.
Static release is not an issue with FS20022.
Release Rate
Variables affecting the release rate are fuel temperature and mechanical vibration. Testing has shown “Frame
Mounted” is the best choice for mechanical vibration. Although the filter is mounted to the engine for shipping
purposes, engine-mounted vibration is too great for FS20000 and will result in the additive releasing at too a high
a rate. As a result, all of the additive will release prior to 250 hour filter change interval and cause damage to the
fuel pump due to untreated fuel.
FS20022 release rate is not vibration dependent.
Fuel temperature is a function of the duty cycle, engine speed, ambient temperature and the size of the fuel
tank(s). For the FS20000, higher temperatures result in faster release rates. Ambient temperatures greater than
140 deg F reduce the service interval to 150 engine hours or 3 months.
The FS20022 filter will provide stable release rate at higher fuel temperatures. In cold weather conditions,
release rate is reduced, but will stabilize at the correct release rate as soon as the fuel warms to approximately 10
deg C (50 deg F).

3.0 Application Requirements

Fuel Temperature specification:

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Optimal fuel temperature range is 10 deg C (50 deg F) up to the maximum fuel temperature listed on the specific
engine data sheet.
Vibration Specification (maximum):
For the remote-mounted FS20000, please refer to the following table for the maximum vibration values.

Y Axis (vertical)
Frequency (Hz) G*G/Hz
25 0.02225
40 0.04046
535 0.14567
1160 0.04046
1390 0.10723
1625 0.087
X Axis
Frequency (Hz) G*G/Hz
25 0.00535
195 0.02079
610 0.00535
815 0.01218
925 0.00386
1175 0.12277
1385 0.01782
1625 0.01188
Z Axis
Frequency (Hz) G*G/Hz
25 0.0294
205 0.02631
1075 0.0017
1375 0.01114
1625 0.00898

Table 2. FS20000 Vibration Specifications

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Figure 1. FS20000 Vibration Axis

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Approved for Fuel Grades:

Jet-A1 (ASTM D1655) NATO Code F-35
JP-8 (Mil-T-83133) NATO Code F-34
JP-5 NATO Code F-44
Note: Both lubricity filters are compatible with all approved engine diesel fuels (Fuels Service Bulletin #3379001)
currently used.

These products were designed specifically for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 B/QSB engine products. Release rates in
other applications may be too fast or slow depending on engine fuel system flow rate profiles. For any application
other than Tier 2 or Tier 3, consult Fleetguard Technical Assistance at 1-800-22-FILTER.

Change Log

Date Author Description Page(s)

Mar, 28 2007 M Wituszynski Changed QSB options and added released QSC/L option 2
July, 2006 M Wituszynski Added notes for service interval timing and reduce life above 140 1, 2 & 3
deg F ambient temperature. Also added Tier 3 QSC/QSL
Mar, 2006 M Wituszynski Added Tier 3 QSB FS20022 filter; removed release vs. temp. All
chart.
Dec, 2003 S Beem Added JP-5 to the approved list, updated option table and 1, 3 & 5
production availability dates supplied
Mar, 2003 S Beem Initial Release All

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