Dieselsite coolant filter ?
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Dieselsite coolant filter ?
Hey guys I was test fitting my new coolant filtration from dieselsite and noticed that the filter and filter head hit the plastic battery cover and the upper rad hose. I contacted bob at dieselsite and he told me to try and move the rad a little but this is a normal thing on the powerstrokes.
Wanted to see what others were doing or if this was or wasnt normal??
-AJ
Wanted to see what others were doing or if this was or wasnt normal??
-AJ
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Mine doesn't hit the battery tray, and it might slightly rub the upper radiator hose. It is very close to both sides. I have about 1/4" on the battery side. Since this picture, I switched to the "around the belt" upper radiator hose and it's a little closer on that side now. It might barely rub on the hose now. I have a 2001, with stock air intake.
I think that's a great filter setup. I'm very pleased with mine. Mine plugged up within an hour or two of driving. I think the previous owner had used stop leak.
I think that's a great filter setup. I'm very pleased with mine. Mine plugged up within an hour or two of driving. I think the previous owner had used stop leak.
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I have the same thing to report. I have a 2000 with the 'around the belt' hose & it is a little snug when changing filters. I have mine installed for several years & haven't had any issues. One thing that I do is use a magic marker to write the mileage that the filter was installed on the side of the filter so that I see it easily. It helps me be aware of how long the filter has been working. I also switched my antifreeze to the long lasting one so I don't have to deal with the sca issues. I hope this helps.
Francis
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I had the Diesel Site Coolant filter never installed because i had seen it rub against the "around the belt hose" and sold it and bought a TYMAR Coolant filter assembly. love how my coolent filter is mounted, its just a little different than Bobs. Bob's is still a great set up if u can live with it rubbing
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Stewart, it mounts to the battery tray that comes with the TYMAR intake. Post #20
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-filter-2.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-filter-2.html
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I had this same problem with my Dieselsite setup-my truck came with the through the belt hose and I swapped on the around the belt one just before installing the filter setup.
I ended up re-installing (a new) through the belt hose-I really don't see any huge problem in using this hose and now I have clearance between the filter and my upper hose.
I ended up re-installing (a new) through the belt hose-I really don't see any huge problem in using this hose and now I have clearance between the filter and my upper hose.
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I had this same problem with my Dieselsite setup-my truck came with the through the belt hose and I swapped on the around the belt one just before installing the filter setup.
I ended up re-installing (a new) through the belt hose-I really don't see any huge problem in using this hose and now I have clearance between the filter and my upper hose.
I ended up re-installing (a new) through the belt hose-I really don't see any huge problem in using this hose and now I have clearance between the filter and my upper hose.
