Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Burned up connector on Fuel Heater 1998

[JCarlisle]

I have discovered that the connector on my fuel heater is burned up I have seen a repair kit for this somewhere I just can't remember where. Does anyone know where to find new connectors?

 

[Shadrach]

Fleetguard sells them. Go to your local Cummins Distributor. Shadrach

 

[DBraunig]

Geno's has the replacement parts. heater and wiring. here are some links



FLEETGUARD - HEATER ELEMENT FOR FUEL HEATER/PREFILTER-Dodge Cummins and Ford Power Stroke Diesel Truck Accessories - Geno's Garage



FLEETGUARD - WIRING HARNESS FOR FUEL HEATER/PREFILTER-Dodge Cummins and Ford Power Stroke Diesel Truck Accessories - Geno's Garage



hope this helps, Dave

 

[KYOUNG]

Just take it out, you dont need it. My 98 been MIA for 4 years and starts fine in these nice Oklahoma 2 degree mornings. .

 

[WilsonF]

Just take it out, you dont need it. My 98 been MIA for 4 years and starts fine in these nice Oklahoma 2 degree mornings. .

I agree. I removed mine three years ago, never have a problem starting w/o it.

It just cost you money to maintain it and might become an air leak sometime down the road.



Floyd

 

[CNolen]

I took mine out last year, 6 below this AM and the truck started no problem without being plugged in. Mine was the cause of some headaches with air leaks.



Charlie

 

[hsmith]

Take it off with a 8mm allen, chunk it, prefilter will screw into it's place.

 

[JCarlisle]

How did you remove the heater ? Mine is like a spacer behind the fuel pump. I'm afraid that if I totally remove the bracket and all I might have a problem with the pump bottoming out and damaging the internal drive in the engine.

 

[Joe G.]

The fuel heater is the black part that looks something like a hockey puck. Email me at -- email address removed -- for my write up on the 12 valve fuel supply system, how it works and how to fix it. It has pictures of the fuel heater and complete directions on how to remove it.

 

[hsmith]

You are looking at the wrong part.

 

[GAmes]

You are looking at the wrong part.

Smitty,



I think he is looking at the entire pre-filter assy.

 

[DBraunig]

see if this pic helps break it down a little better for you



Dave

 

[kenny61]

I took mine out last year, 6 below this AM and the truck started no problem without being plugged in. Mine was the cause of some headaches with air leaks.



Charlie

Mine burnt up too when it went dry due to cracked fuel line I just disconnected the plug and never thought about it again. never noticed any difference in starting even in single digit temps

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

The fuel heater isn't going to help with starting in cold, but can help if you are at the borderline temperature for fuel gelling. Keep a good additive in your fuel and this shouldn't be a problem.