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Why can't you just add a filter to the stock setup instead of rerouting it down to the frame? Wouldn't this filter out all the oil? I have read that a lot of guy's put a filter inline when they do the reroute.

 

That is what I did - I mounted the filter on the frame rail.

 

Thanks Mark! How to you know when the filter gets full? I have been searching for a filter housing with a drain valve but can't seem to find one. I'll keep looking.

 

I bought mine from a person on another forum - it is a home made type job. Racor makes an expensive one and so does BD.

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I drain mine every oil change. I have a pint glass jar I keep in the truck to periodically check the diesel I am getting (mid fill-up) for water and crud. I use it to see how much oil I get from the ccv filter. I do not ever drain enough to worry about filling the jar up. The filter is fairly large.
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The Racor is pretty fancy - you should take a look at it.

(ps Jonathan - you have a pm)

 

Filtering it back into the intake is just another way to do it. The only reason I went with running a hose down the frame is it was easier, cheaper, and doesn't put the hot air/gases back into the intake. keeps the intake air flow smoother as there isn't that angled fitting sticking up in the middle of the intake tube.

 

Thank you Mark for all the info!! The Racor filter is nice!