Patent ID: 6361684
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: B01D,F02M

Abstract:
A fuel filter assembly constructed and arranged for filtering a flow of fuel prior to supplying said fuel to a downstream location and for water separation, said fuel filter assembly comprising:an outer shell defining a hollow interior and, at a first end, a fuel inlet passageway, a fuel outlet passageway, and a water collection region, said outer shell having a second end which is open and constructed and arranged to be closed by receipt of a closing member; a fuel filter cartridge installed into said hollow interior, said fuel filter cartridge including a filter element, said filter element defining an interior space and being constructed and arranged for water separation; a fuel transfer pump installed into said interior space and being operable to push fuel through said filter element; and a removable lid constructed and arranged for receipt by said outer shell for closing said second end.