Learned something today
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From: Hampstead, NC
Learned something today
Well, I reak of diesel right now.
I changed my fuel filters tonight.
Changed the engine filter first, that went well. I got but a drop or 2 on myself from that one. The frame filter(pre pump filter) is a different story. It seems that with a full tank of fuel, it siphons down and out the filter mount and runs down you arm after removing the filter. I guess I should have known this, but it didn't occur to me at the time. I ended up with a needle nose vise grip and a wad of shop towel to pinch off the fuel flow to finish changing it out. Lesson learned.
I changed my fuel filters tonight.
Changed the engine filter first, that went well. I got but a drop or 2 on myself from that one. The frame filter(pre pump filter) is a different story. It seems that with a full tank of fuel, it siphons down and out the filter mount and runs down you arm after removing the filter. I guess I should have known this, but it didn't occur to me at the time. I ended up with a needle nose vise grip and a wad of shop towel to pinch off the fuel flow to finish changing it out. Lesson learned.
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From: Hampstead, NC
1/4 tank??? No way, it would cost my first born to fill it up from there. It was slightly up hill, but with 36+ gallons in the tank it wasn't enough.
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Just wondering, when did they stop with the pre pump filter on the frame rails? My 03 doesn't have one.
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From: La La Land
That's because you haven't ADDED one yet.
A lot of us have, though.
And that would be a GOOD thing...
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A lot of us have, though.
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Where do you get one? and where should you put it? is there a write up this?
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It's part of the "Hutch" (AKA "in-tank") mod. Look at guzzle's write up and/or the instruction sheet on the ITP Diesel website.
Welcome to guzzle's In-tank Hutch Mod Web Page
ITP 7.3L Fuel Tank / Pre-Pump Kit
Welcome to guzzle's In-tank Hutch Mod Web Page
ITP 7.3L Fuel Tank / Pre-Pump Kit
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From: La La Land
I put in a Dahl, because it's also a "real-life" water separator. They're used quite extensively in marine diesel applications.
I put some pics of it in my gallery. Look in folks' sigs to see if they have, too. It should give you some ideas on how to do it, and where.
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I put some pics of it in my gallery. Look in folks' sigs to see if they have, too. It should give you some ideas on how to do it, and where.
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