Fuel Filter Fun

[Cummins12V98]

"gives me nine inches"

HMMMMMM

 

[RUSSELL5000]

Yes, I guess I could have expressed that more clearly!

 

[Ozymandias]

Final question: splashed some diesel fuel on the connector at the back of the canister when changing - any concern? I thought maybe I should disconnect, clean as best I can, apply some dielectric grease, and reconnect. Or nothing to worry about?

Thanks.

Nothing to worry, that's okay, leave it alone.

 

[bigceltic]

(2) I don't think the dealer ever installed the wiring harness for the severe duty filter kit. I noticed that the wire leaves the end of the frame mounted filer, went up to the frame, and was tied to a line - and stopped there! I am searching the web now for documentation on the severe duty filter kit now, but it seems to me that: (1) there is no heater, and (2) there is no water-in-fuel sensor. Do I have that about right?

Thanks.

I didn't see this part of the question answered. I have the Mopar SDFK on my truck (dealer installed) - will look to see if I still have the paperwork/instructions. Mine does have a heater, and did have a second WIF sensor, that required the orig WIF sensor to be changed to a diff part number. When I started using a Smarty (jr) it caused the WIF light to come on and stay on - due to, if I remember correctly - the 2nd WIF sensor not being configured in the Smarty or something. I put the orig WIF sensor back in and disconnected the second one and it has been fine.

As far as the Geno's fuel filter housing socket goes, I have one and it works great - yes, I have to get my extensions set up just right, but I have never had any issues with the nut stripping - it fits perfectly.

Ok, just found the filter instructions (again, this is on my 06 and the SDFK may have changed for other MYs) and can send them to you if you want them. Or I can post (10 pages as Jpegs) if a larger group is interested.

Here are the wiring pages:
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George

 

[Ozymandias]

George is right, SDFK comes with heater and WIF standard. Seems there was someine very lazy during install.

 

[RUSSELL5000]

Thanks. I got as far as changing the SDFK filter and have not had a chance to return to the wiring.

 

[bigceltic]

Thanks. I got as far as changing the SDFK filter and have not had a chance to return to the wiring.

I used to use the Mopar SDFK Filters, but they got real expensive, so I now use https://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/parts-search/pl-250-1-mann-fuel-water-separator-n-a.html and they work great.

 

[RUSSELL5000]

Great! Yes, Mopar filters crazy cost.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I imagine it will if one drives it on with a hammer

For fun I took my short 6 point MAC 1-1/16" socked to my fuel filter cap to see if I could force it on. No way in HE!! that thing was going on there unless I smacked it with a hammer!

 

[HPSimpson]

For fun I took my short 6 point MAC 1-1/16" socked to my fuel filter cap to see if I could force it on. No way in HE!! that thing was going on there unless I smacked it with a hammer!

So go ahead and smack socket, that way it's there all the time, great idea.!

 

[OLEJOE]

Better yet, put a little epoxy on it and it will always be ready.