Coolant filter ?s
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Coolant filter ?s
I was gonna install the coolant filter from gathering up the parts myself and was wondering if anyone knew the sizes of the t fittings i would have to get. I'm not sure whether to get 1/2 od on the small hose and 3/4 od on the big hose. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm kinda new to the whole diesel world thing and think this site is the beezzz neezzz!!!!!! Thanks
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I did my own also. I got the parts off of Ebay. Basically, they were NAPA parts (filter head and filters). I picked up the shut off valves, hose, tee fittings, and clamps at a very well stocked hardware store (not one of the big box type stores).
One word of advice. I made my original mounting bracket out of 3/32" aluminum (easy to bend and it was in my shop) with additional bracing. Two years later, I discovered that one of the bends was cracked 90% of the way across. I remade the bracket out of 3/16"steel. I'm confident that I will not have that problem again.
Would I do it again, versus buying a ready made kit? Hell yes.
One word of advice. I made my original mounting bracket out of 3/32" aluminum (easy to bend and it was in my shop) with additional bracing. Two years later, I discovered that one of the bends was cracked 90% of the way across. I remade the bracket out of 3/16"steel. I'm confident that I will not have that problem again.
Would I do it again, versus buying a ready made kit? Hell yes.
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thanks for the info. i've found the filter bracket and filter at napa for around 90 bucks but if i could find it for around 60 like top drive that would be great. As for the size of the fittings i guess nobody really knows. Not trying to be a smart was just trying to save some time. thanks
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This place is very helpful, but most people have very busy schedules. Be patient and the information will come. If you need the information in a BIG HURRY, then say so.
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that's why i said i wasn't trying to be a smart a!#. i asked the question of the size of the fittings and the two that answered didn't answer the main question. talk about people taking stuff the wrong way. i'm not asking for a response as soon as possible just a answer to my question which was what size the fitting are? sorry i got some peoples panties in a wod.
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The time and gas money you will spend buying everything you need.... or looking for it.... just buy the dieselsite.com set-up and be done with it.
The system comes complete, directions enclosed and it works!!!!
Yep... my panties are in a wad......
The system comes complete, directions enclosed and it works!!!!
Yep... my panties are in a wad......
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I was gonna install the coolant filter from gathering up the parts myself and was wondering if anyone knew the sizes of the t fittings i would have to get. I'm not sure whether to get 1/2 od on the small hose and 3/4 od on the big hose. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm kinda new to the whole diesel world thing and think this site is the beezzz neezzz!!!!!! Thanks
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Like Beachbum said......
Everything else can be made (except for the base obviously). The "T" that splices into the degas bottle is a simple brass 3/8" "T".
The "T" that scavenges coolant from he 3/4" heater hose on the RH side of the engine is a 3/4" to 3/8"...that is alot of reduction and alot of potential leaks....brass is very hard to seal once you get into the smaller diameter stuff....normally breaks if tightened too tight.
By the time your done your going to have 2 lbs of brass free floating or tapping on the RH valve cover if not secured (but I am pretty sure you thought of that).
The dieselsite kit is basic, but what sold me is the CNC(machined) 3/4" to 3/8" "T" that splices as the above mentioned. It is clean looking and it is light (ounces). I have seen pics of the menagerie of brass needed to complete this "T" needed. In my opinion it looks sloppy, heavy and almost like I am looking underneath someones sink at their plumbing.
Just my opinion
Everything else can be made (except for the base obviously). The "T" that splices into the degas bottle is a simple brass 3/8" "T".
The "T" that scavenges coolant from he 3/4" heater hose on the RH side of the engine is a 3/4" to 3/8"...that is alot of reduction and alot of potential leaks....brass is very hard to seal once you get into the smaller diameter stuff....normally breaks if tightened too tight.
By the time your done your going to have 2 lbs of brass free floating or tapping on the RH valve cover if not secured (but I am pretty sure you thought of that).
The dieselsite kit is basic, but what sold me is the CNC(machined) 3/4" to 3/8" "T" that splices as the above mentioned. It is clean looking and it is light (ounces). I have seen pics of the menagerie of brass needed to complete this "T" needed. In my opinion it looks sloppy, heavy and almost like I am looking underneath someones sink at their plumbing.
Just my opinion
