Another FASS question

[DaveHess]

For those who removed their OEM fuel filter and Lift Pump after installing a FASS, how did you cap the OEM fuel line left behind???

 

[sweeda]

filter housing eliminator kit from Glacier Diesel Power. It's cost was about $40. 00 Plus shipping & handling. Don't forget the 12mm banjo gaskets. about $2. 50 each. Its a little odd looking when you see it but it is easy to install. You can not just cap the kit is needed to reconnect the fuel return line from the rail back to the CP-3.

 

[basilry]

I left all my factory stuff on, just in case I need to hook up the factory system in an emergency, I just capped the factory line at the CP3 pump with a bolt and copper washers on each side and then wrapped it in plastic and electrical taped it off.

 

[JamesStevens]

I left my factory stuff on as I wanted the fuel heater the canister provides for winter

James 07 auto

 

[DaveHess]

filter housing eliminator kit from Glacier Diesel Power. It's cost was about $40. 00 Plus shipping & handling. Don't forget the 12mm banjo gaskets. about $2. 50 each. Its a little odd looking when you see it but it is easy to install. You can not just cap the kit is needed to reconnect the fuel return line from the rail back to the CP-3.

Sweeda, You're catching me off-kilter here talking about the return line to the CP3. The only line I should be removing as per the FASS instructions is the feed line at the CP3. I was under the assumption that the only fuel lines to the OEM fuel filter was a fuel line from the tank, through the lift pump and filter, and then from the filter to the CP3. Is there another fuel line connected to the OEM filter housing that I am missing???

 

[DaveHess]

I left my factory stuff on as I wanted the fuel heater the canister provides for winter

James 07 auto

JamesStevens brings up an interesting point here. To the best research I could do, it appeared the FASS was considered an all season fuel pump and filter assembly. My understanding of the OEM fuel heater was that it heat the fuel inside the filter housing to help keep wax (gelling) off the filter. Any Northern Tier guys out there have an issue with a FASS gelling up??? I understand it is my responsibility to treat my fuel correctly and change from #2 to a blend or #1 in a timely manner. But even if I take all precautions, has any had a problem since the FASS filters are not heated?

 

[TCDiesel]

JamesStevens brings up an interesting point here. To the best research I could do, it appeared the FASS was considered an all season fuel pump and filter assembly. My understanding of the OEM fuel heater was that it heat the fuel inside the filter housing to help keep wax (gelling) off the filter. Any Northern Tier guys out there have an issue with a FASS gelling up??? I understand it is my responsibility to treat my fuel correctly and change from #2 to a blend or #1 in a timely manner. But even if I take all precautions, has any had a problem since the FASS filters are not heated?

Yes, I have lost count on the problems related to fass- AirDog-and that little in line filter that comes with the stock replacement Pump and other systems. MN has 5% mandatory Bio-Diesel, and when it tips -25 it's a real PITA plus $$$ to deal with these systems.

 

[DaveHess]

Man! That is not what I wanted to hear. ND is not mandatory Bio-Diesel (yet).