OK. You may have to trim a bit off the valve so that the filter will sit properly on the bracket. The bracket may have varied slightly from each batch or the valve may be longer than the one I measured up at the very beginning.
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Upgraded my MK1 bracket to a MK2 so as to enable fitment of Responsive Engineering's Water Watch together with my ARB CKMA12 compressor. Once again a very neat and sturdy fit - thanks Andrew!
I fitted a low profile brass elbow to the compressor to enable the outlet to face forwards - much easier to reach the connector to attach and release the hose than when it's sitting behind the mount bracket.
Plumbing the Water Watch was very easy - I utilised the factory input hose to the fuel filter, cutting the last 90 degree bend off it and then connecting it directly to the Water Watch's input. Then a small loop of fuel hose was used to link the Water Watch's output with the fuel filter's input (taking car to avoid anything rubbing).
I wired the sensor of the Water Watch in parallel with the float sensor in the OEM fuel filter / water sedimenter such that it also triggers the factory 'water in fuel' warning on the dash. This meant for a very clean install - no wiring through the firewall or holes drilled in dash!
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David.[SIZE=2][U]2012 150 Series D4D Kakadu[/U][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]Wynnum Towbar, Narva Merit/USB/lighter sockets, Pirahna dual battery tray, Redarc BCDC1240, Xantrex LinkPro battery monitor, 600W inverter, ARB onboard air & WaterWatch on AMTS bracket, Phillips 35W HID high beams, UHF, Roadsafe front recovery points, Offroad Systems drawers with integrated water storage with tap concealed in rear tailgate, ARB 47L fridge.[/SIZE]
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David, how did you go about wiring the water watch system sensor to the OEM fuel filter sensor? More detail would be much appreciated.2010 Prado 150 GXL Diesel, Cooper AT3, ARB compressor, Catch Can, Redarc BCDC 1225, Projecta DBC150, Optima YellowTop and RedTop D34, Pioneer Backbone Platform
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The factory sensor is just a float switch, so is the water watch. Basically, when water is present the switch closes and completes the circut, turning on the light. Wire the two switches in parallel and the light will turn on no matter which switch is closed, which is the way you want to set it up. In basic terms, the factory sensor has two wires, tap one wire of the water watch sensor to one factory wire, the other to the other. Polarity does not matter, you can't really get it wrong.[LEFT]Silver 150 Facelift
TJM Bullbar, Lightforce Genisis Spots, Dual Battery System with bits from everyone, Powerful 4x4 slider/steps, Kaymar rear bar, "Genuine" Roof Racks, MSA Seatcovers, Dashmat, Tint, LED Interior Globes, Bridgestone D697s [/LEFT]
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Mullerwh,
As AussieAndy said, it's just wired in parallel. The factory water sedimenter sensor is just a normally open switch that closes if the float rises due to presence of water. As the nature of the electronics at the dash is unknown though, I did use a relay to ensure the Water Watch and factory circuits were isolated. See schematic attached.
Up to you whether you wire it in on water sedimenter or loom side of the connector. As much as I did not want to cut into my loom, I did it this way so as to make the wiring invisible and not complicate the service operation of disconnecting the water sedimeter connector to drain the water sedimenter or replace the filter. I didn't cut the wires anyhow - just slit the insulation, spliced the additional wires in, loomed over the top with electrical tape and replaced the factory split conduit and it all looks like factory wiring.
Regards,
David.[SIZE=2][U]2012 150 Series D4D Kakadu[/U][/SIZE]
[SIZE=1]Wynnum Towbar, Narva Merit/USB/lighter sockets, Pirahna dual battery tray, Redarc BCDC1240, Xantrex LinkPro battery monitor, 600W inverter, ARB onboard air & WaterWatch on AMTS bracket, Phillips 35W HID high beams, UHF, Roadsafe front recovery points, Offroad Systems drawers with integrated water storage with tap concealed in rear tailgate, ARB 47L fridge.[/SIZE]
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Originally posted by mullerwh View PostWhere did you buy the Racor filter from, is ebay still the best option?2008 120 GX D4D with a few extras
Rig build here
[url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?33115-Mattfunk-s-120[/url]
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Originally posted by Mondo-150 View PostCan i just purchase the bracket to mount a Fuel Manager filter only in the updated 150 ?
I don't have any at the moment. There's a new version in progress where there is no need to get the extra bracket to mount the FM100. The mk2 combo bracket can mount the 2 types of filters or Water Watch.
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Originally posted by amts View PostAt the moment, that is correct. Hopefully the charcoal canister can be easily relocated to the Mk2 bracket.
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