Fuel Bowl Delete?????
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From: Pea Ridge, AR
Most who delete the bowl are doing so because of modifying the fuel system to a adjustable regulated return or larger lines or other fuel system modifications for more flow with larger injectors.
I guess that would depend on how cold we are talking. Many run without the fuel bowl heater, due to the possibility of shorting and taking out the PCM fuse, even in northern climates.
I guess that would depend on how cold we are talking. Many run without the fuel bowl heater, due to the possibility of shorting and taking out the PCM fuse, even in northern climates.
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From: Amarillo, TEXAS!
If the fuel filter housing is deleted, the fuel heater is unnecessary. The fuel flows through the heads where it's heated by the engine before being returned to the tank. This is where the, "if I delete my fuel filter housing, do I need a fuel cooler for summer" questions begin . . .
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From: Pasadena, Maryland
If the fuel filter housing is deleted, the fuel heater is unnecessary. The fuel flows through the heads where it's heated by the engine before being returned to the tank. This is where the, "if I delete my fuel filter housing, do I need a fuel cooler for summer" questions begin . . .
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From: Parker, CO
Depends.
For me I had two of them crack along the bottom for no apparent reason. So I deleted it because I was pissed. But now that it's gone, much easier to get to other stuff. So that's a plus.
Filters are cheaper and last MUCH longer than the stocker.
It was a PITA job to do, I ripped out the entire fuel system from tank to heads. Your experience may differ.
Is it an issue in cold weather?[/QUOTE]
Nope. Never had an issue.
For me I had two of them crack along the bottom for no apparent reason. So I deleted it because I was pissed. But now that it's gone, much easier to get to other stuff. So that's a plus.
Filters are cheaper and last MUCH longer than the stocker.
It was a PITA job to do, I ripped out the entire fuel system from tank to heads. Your experience may differ.
Is it an issue in cold weather?[/QUOTE]
Nope. Never had an issue.
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From: Onlsow, NC
Thats it. I would look into piecing one together. All the kits that I've seen are outrageously expensive. You can probably find a kit online and view the install instructions to get an idea of what all you need to do.
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Kind of what im getting at outrageously expensive. Check this out then all you need is filters? http://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-2807-fuel-bowl-delete-upgrade-kit.aspx
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
I got lucky and was able to purchase the fuel bowl delete block, SS hard lines, regulator & mount, plus fittings from another member that reverted his back before trading it in. It also came with filter mount and filter. I chose to fab up my own hoses, using 3/8" synthetic lined nylon braided ones and JIC connections. My total cost for everything, including fuel pump & filters, was about half of a kit price.
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That's an upgrade kit for a fuel bowl delete. That you could improvise by either using a 3 way tee and some teflon lines, or you can make some hard lines. Or if you can get ahold of a scrap block of billet aluminum, drill and tap the holes yourself. It looks very similiar to the FRx.http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/fuel-rail-crossover-frx/
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From: Onlsow, NC
yes, you still need a regulator. I'm now curious as to how feasible it would be to use the regulator that is already in place. It's basically a spring and valve in the line coming off of the fuel bowl. I would have to pull it off and look at it, but it shouldn't be too complicated.
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