Coolant filters
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Does anyone have a photo to post of this setup? I'd like to see what is involved with installing a coolant filter. Are there different installation options?
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An aftermarket kit such as the dieselsite kit (I originally had one of those installed).
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...stalled-3.html
And swapping your water pump for an IH water pump which has a place for a filter to mount on it directly.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1307426-ih-water-pump.html
There are plenty of pics and links in here.
The IH water pump swap is a tad more work, but if your water pump is on its way out you might as well IMHO.
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Yeah Glenn I got it all figured out. It only required me to remove the pump again to tighten them with the proper angle. REALLY tight in there! lol
I now understand why everyone recommends the 45° fittings. You need them.
I now understand why everyone recommends the 45° fittings. You need them.
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Corey, after reading this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ng-system.html
You will probably realize the benefit to having a coolant filter.
Maintaining SCA isn't the only concern. All 7.3 blocks were cast with sand and there is some in your engine circulating.
I will have to get a picture of the blades of the water pump I just removed to get you an idea of what this sand can do. I maintained my SCA levels as well.
Who's to say that if you followed the manual recommended flush schedule and maintained SCA perfectly that you won't have any issue, but I am not the original owner of my truck and I would much rather spend $100 on an aftermarket kit with $10 filter changes than to replace an engine block/main bearings etc
Just my .02
You will probably realize the benefit to having a coolant filter.
Maintaining SCA isn't the only concern. All 7.3 blocks were cast with sand and there is some in your engine circulating.
I will have to get a picture of the blades of the water pump I just removed to get you an idea of what this sand can do. I maintained my SCA levels as well.
Who's to say that if you followed the manual recommended flush schedule and maintained SCA perfectly that you won't have any issue, but I am not the original owner of my truck and I would much rather spend $100 on an aftermarket kit with $10 filter changes than to replace an engine block/main bearings etc
Just my .02
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Corey, after reading this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ng-system.html
You will probably realize the benefit to having a coolant filter.
Maintaining SCA isn't the only concern. All 7.3 blocks were cast with sand and there is some in your engine circulating.
I will have to get a picture of the blades of the water pump I just removed to get you an idea of what this sand can do. I maintained my SCA levels as well.
Who's to say that if you followed the manual recommended flush schedule and maintained SCA perfectly that you won't have any issue, but I am not the original owner of my truck and I would much rather spend $100 on an aftermarket kit with $10 filter changes than to replace an engine block/main bearings etc
Just my .02
You will probably realize the benefit to having a coolant filter.
Maintaining SCA isn't the only concern. All 7.3 blocks were cast with sand and there is some in your engine circulating.
I will have to get a picture of the blades of the water pump I just removed to get you an idea of what this sand can do. I maintained my SCA levels as well.
Who's to say that if you followed the manual recommended flush schedule and maintained SCA perfectly that you won't have any issue, but I am not the original owner of my truck and I would much rather spend $100 on an aftermarket kit with $10 filter changes than to replace an engine block/main bearings etc
Just my .02
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Corey, when I bought my dually, I got lucky to get it from a guy that did all the maintenance on it. I got most of the paper work with the truck. As soon as I got it, I tore it down and did all my mods at once and the IH water pump with filter was one of the mods. I ran this filter for about 5K, convinced me it was necessary.
Edit: second filter looked a lot better!
Edit: second filter looked a lot better!
