Newby Question: Fuel Filtration

[RUSSELL5000]

Thanks, George. I am a newby and have not done anything with a tuner. Probably look into that in another three years (i.e., after the warranty expires). Timid right now.

 

[bigceltic]

Thanks, George. I am a newby and have not done anything with a tuner. Probably look into that in another three years (i.e., after the warranty expires). Timid right now.

I am a relative newbie as well. I waited until I was off warranty before I did anything to my truck. Then I surfed the TDR for good ideas (basically copied whatever AH64ID did and that I could afford!) I am very happy with the Smarty Jr.

 

[RUSSELL5000]

Another update. I got the truck back today. The sensor on the passenger side rear wheel failed and was replaced under warranty. The MOPAR severe duty fuel filter vistas installed at a cost of $240.

So I think the fuel filtration is now equivalent to the model year 2013 and subsequent trucks. We'll see how it goes.
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[CBlack]

I put this http://www.vulcanperformance.com/VP-MAX-Dual-Remote-Filter-Kit-p/drff.htm on my truck about 89k miles ago. They actually put it together for my requirements (OEM).

 

[RUSSELL5000]

Here is an update. Saw a puddle of fuel on garage floor last night - used up a bunch of rags wiping off frame, etc. It looks like the filter was spliced into the fuel line by cutting the metal fuel line, adding a compression fitting to each end of the metal fuel line, and then using hose and clamps to tie into the filter assembly. I think the fitting is defective or installed wrong: I tried to tighten, but rigid.

At dealer now - figure it was their incorrect installation, they should fix.

We'll see how it goes.

 

[seafish]

. It looks like the filter was spliced into the fuel line by cutting the metal fuel line, adding a compression fitting to each end of the metal fuel line, and then using hose and clamps to tie into the filter assembly. I think the fitting is defective or installed wrong: I tried to tighten, but rigid.

At dealer now - figure it was their incorrect installation, they should fix.

We'll see how it goes.

FYI-- NOT supposed to use hose clamps or ties if the hose/fitting are PUSH-LOC or equivalent hose/fittings… with push-LOC or equivalent, the hose seals on the fitting without clamps or ties….clamps can MAKE the fitting leak!!!

IIRC, the hose/fittings on my Mopar SDFK older style that I installed on my 2005 were in fact Push-LOC.

 

[RUSSELL5000]

seafish,

Thanks. I will get some pictures and post - I am not a gear-head, and so I would appreciate some input from other regarding the adequacy of the installation. We will be a long way from home this summer and I don't want some dumb thing like this to mess stuff up.

A question: does diesel fuel bother wiring - fuel had dripped all other the wiring run to the filter assembly - everything was soaked.

Thanks!

 

[Shadrach]

In a nutshell the 2010-2012 use FLG filter # FS43255. The 2013+ use the Nanonet FS53000. You can use the FS53000 in a 2010-2012 as an "upgrade". Even the box of the FS53000 states "2010+ 6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel " David

 

[crispyboy]

I just got my truck back from having the MOPAR SDFK kit installed along with the updated tank vent TSB. If you shop around you can find these at a pretty good price. I ordered with a spare filter to keep in the truck.
I started to do the job but the fuel tank must be removed on a short bed to install the filter kit and new tank vent. I tried to get the fittings loose from on top of the tank and gave up. A friend of mine works at the Dodge dealership so I farmed the job out to him. He said the worst part of the job was figuring out the correct wire that triggers the relay for the fuel heater. The truck will have two active WIF sensors now.

 

[MichaelOverfield]

Found the kit on Amazon.. just ordered it... $129... for that money, no question worthwhile.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007TXEPWK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A13DODM255ZM2B

Note, the description indicates limited application, however the detailed description includes the MOPAR P/N 68083853AB, and from the last TDR (88, page 98) publication, it matches the kit they show installed, and that kit includes my 2009 truck. The TDR article shows the kit for $136.

 

[Freebore]

I just got my truck back from having the MOPAR SDFK kit installed along with the updated tank vent TSB. If you shop around you can find these at a pretty good price. I ordered with a spare filter to keep in the truck.
I started to do the job but the fuel tank must be removed on a short bed to install the filter kit and new tank vent. I tried to get the fittings loose from on top of the tank and gave up. A friend of mine works at the Dodge dealership so I farmed the job out to him. He said the worst part of the job was figuring out the correct wire that triggers the relay for the fuel heater. The truck will have two active WIF sensors now.

I just installed my SDFK and did not remove the tank, but tapped into the fuel supply line just to the left side of the transfer case with a Parker Ferulok fitting. I modified the SDFK head to accept filters with 1-14" threads so I don't have to buy the Mopar filters. I ran 3/8 hose (push lok type & fittings) from that connection to the SDFK, then the OEM filter housing and through a Cat 1R-0750 to the CP3. I have no problem with a restriction as the output from the Cat filter into a gallon jug was like a firehose. Switching out the oem line to 3/8 lines with matching push lok connectors seem to work quite well and the swap was not that difficult.