Description
The Baldwin BF1268 is a spin-on fuel / water separator for Caterpillar 3176, C10, C12, and 797F applications, replacing Cat 175-2949 (1752949), Fleetguard FS1212, Donaldson P550847, and Wix 33005. 1″-14 mounting thread, 3-11/16″ outside diameter, 7-3/8″ length with an integral post seal and an attached G381-A gasket; 4-micron nominal / 13-micron absolute media on a self-bleeding spin-on body with a drain.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Baldwin Filters |
|---|---|
| Part Number | BF1268 |
| Part Type | Spin-On Fuel / Water Separator |
| Length | 7-3/8″ |
| Outside Diameter | 3-11/16″ |
| Thread Size | 1″-14 |
| Attached Gasket | G381-A |
| Drain | Yes |
| Internal Seal | Integral post seal |
| Nominal Micron Rating | 4 µm |
| Absolute Micron Rating | 13 µm |
Cross References
This filter replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:
- Caterpillar: 175-2949 (1752949)
- Fleetguard: FS1212
- Donaldson: P550847, P551743
- Wix: 33005, 533005
- Hastings: FF864
- FRAM: PCS5063, PS9330, PS3712
- NAPA: FIL 3005
- Purolator: F60026
- AC Delco: TP1002
- Luber-Finer: LFF803
- Baldwin (related): BF1214
Applications
This fuel / water separator fits the following Cat engines and equipment:
- Cat 3176 industrial / on-highway
- Cat C10 on-highway and industrial
- Cat C12 on-highway and industrial
- Cat 797F mining truck
Cat C10 / C12 power was widely specified in Class 8 highway tractors (Freightliner FLD / Century / Columbia, Sterling, Western Star, Volvo VHD / VNL) and vocational chassis. Some Ford / Chevrolet / Freightliner medium-duty applications also specify the BF1268 envelope; verify by competitor cross-reference.
Confirm Cat fuel system spec on your machine before substituting — later Advanced Efficiency Cat fuel filters use a different micron rating and gasket spec.









