I'm changing the fuel filter on my 06 620. There are 2 black wires screwed into a plastic holder which is attached to the fuel filter. The new filter does not have this attachment to it. What or how do I secure the black wires to?
Also the new filter is metal and the stock one appears to be a gray plastic.
Any advice would be grateful.
Ducati decided they needed a ground on their plastic filters...maybe to dissipate any static charge.
The older steel filters had no grounding provision, and I can't say if you'd have any issues, although I doubt it.
Any idea how to secure the wires?
Last thing I want is a spark.
Quote from: monsterblur on March 14, 2010, 05:06:29 AM
Any idea how to secure the wires?
Last thing I want is a spark.
I've never seen a steel filter with any provision for grounding.
I guess you could get a hose clamp and put the wires between the clamp and the filter.
Or get the correct filter.
the filter purchased was per Desmotimes recommendation in his maintenance book.
basically $3 vs $38 (oem)
maybe piece of mind is better than price.
thanks for you advice.
Quote from: monsterblur on March 14, 2010, 05:16:17 AM
the filter purchased was per Desmotimes recommendation in his maintenance book.
basically $3 vs $38 (oem)
maybe piece of mind is better than price.
thanks for you advice.
If it was me I'd use the filter LT recommends and not worry.
There are reasons plastic requires a ground and steel does not.
I'd get the screw type hose clamp for about 50 cents and feel good. ;)
+ 1 on the hose clamp. I'd be intrested to know the reason for grounding a plastic anything.
Quote from: 64duc on March 14, 2010, 02:48:28 PM
+ 1 on the hose clamp. I'd be intrested to know the reason for grounding a plastic anything.
Plastic will build a static charge when fluid flows through it, air blows over it...etc.
I'm guessing they don't want a discharge through fuel vapor.
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