Glacier Fuel System?

[Doughboy21kd]

Ok i am looking at a fuel system from galcier diesel and what i am most likely gonna do is the big line kit, filtration and the pump..... With that being said i am just wondering how many people have done this set-up and how easy is it to do? I most likely will do myself but the whole droppin the tank part gets me... ... Let me know what you guys think that have done it... THANKS

 

[pwr2tow]

I see nothing in your signature that would neccitate an after market lift pump. Could you explain?

 

[DGStrate]

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Ok i am looking at a fuel system from galcier diesel and what i am most likely gonna do is the big line kit, filtration and the pump..... With that being said i am just wondering how many people have done this set-up and how easy is it to do? I most likely will do myself but the whole droppin the tank part gets me... ... Let me know what you guys think that have done it... THANKS

I have the same concerns...



If I _do_ go with a Glacier Kit, I will probably do the Vent Kit mod at the same time since I will already have the tank down...



Anyone who has done this, please chime in with the "gotchas" you encountered...



Like Doughboy, I am a little intimidated about the whole taking the tank down process and messing with fuel lines, etc...



Thanks in Advance!!

 

[DGStrate]

I see nothing in your signature that would neccitate an after market lift pump. Could you explain?

I don't know about Doughboy, but in my case, I just worry about:

- the quality of the Dodge Lift pumps,

- the volume and pressure consistency they are capable of,

- assuring the proper filtration (2 micron),

and

- getting ready for the potential of mods when I pass the magic 100k mark! Oo.

 

[Doughboy21kd]

I don't know about Doughboy, but in my case, I just worry about:

- the quality of the Dodge Lift pumps,

- the volume and pressure consistency they are capable of,

- assuring the proper filtration (2 micron),

and

- getting ready for the potential of mods when I pass the magic 100k mark! Oo.

Pretty Much what he said... ... After hearin horror stories about the stock filtration on these trucks thats my big concern right there for asking my questions and wanting to do this fuel system mod.....



I figured if i was gonna do that i mise well do it right from the get go and do the whole system in one shot and be done with it

 

[AMassaro]

I've done the fuel vent mod and Walbro pump, but I did it before there was a Glacier setup. Dropping the tank can be tricky. Remove the rear tire to get some room for your arms. I used small wire ties to loop around and grab the fuel line disconnects. Don't waste your time trying to do it any other way. I tried and failed. This worked for me so let it save you some time. Can't remember too much more, but if you ask specific questions, maybe I can help.

 

[mhenon]

I've gone with Glaciers filter heads/filters and like having the fuel cleaned to 2 microns. Didn't have to drop my tank but it shouldn't be that tough.

Mike

 

[OPoole]

I installed one today on 06 and also the vent mod too. Took up biggest part of the day you need a 15/16 drill bit before you start. Kit did pick up the fuel psi to 22psi.

 

[Doughboy21kd]

So you have any tips that would make it easier along the way... ... How hard was it dropping the tank... . is there alot attached to it or holding it up there?

 

[OPoole]

Pump the tank out 1st thing. . only 2 15mm nuts holding the tank in get a friend to help you hold it.

 

[AMassaro]

What Poole said. And make sure you have DEEP 15mm socket on hand. That part is easy. To me, as I said, the hard part was getting my mitts on the fuel lines and wiring on top of the tank.

 

[mwgasman]

Raising the driver's side of the bed off the frame makes it much easier to get to the connections on the top of the tank. Loosen the 3 bed-frame bolts on the passenger side. Remove the 3 bolts onthe driver's side and the bed can be easily lifted and blocked to allow access.

 

[Jeff Knight]

The biggest thing is to have the tank as empty as possible. It took me 15 mins to drop my tank by myself. I used a piece of 2x6 and my floor jack. Use the wire ties like stated before. Just take your time with it. It's not that hard. The Glacier kit is very easy to install. Read ALL the instructions. The hardest part for me was getting the fuel lines on the fittings. Thats where reading the instructions came in handy. Have a Merry Christmas. Jeff

 

[WTBurke]

Guys, I dropped my tank by myself... it was easy. I did do away with the factory connectors when I did the Vulcan modification so re-installing the tank and line connections was a snap! There is only two straps on the 01's perhaps it's different on other models? Activating the AirDog I was able to pump the tank down to about 1 gallon so there was no weight. Yes my truck is lifted so I had plenty of room to work but, the way the straps are designed it really was easy for a 160 Lb weakling to drop it down on my chest and wiggle out of the sandwich situation I was in. For those of you who are afraid... . fear not my friends... it was quite simple to do... just like Jeff said.



Merry Christmas

William

 

[BTowler]

Are you doing the big line kit that goes from the filter to the VP or from the tank? If it goes from the filter to the VP there is no need to drop your tank for the install. My install took the better part of a day, and a big chunk of that was reaching above the frame rail to undo the fuel filler neck and reattach it.

 

[WTBurke]

BTowler,

I'm sorry to have left so much out.

The 1/2" lines came with the AirDog system and had been installed before I had done the Vulcan in-tank modification.

In doing the AirDog system it requires the modification of the fuel inlet line by adding a return Y-pipe that allows a much easier way of disconnecting the fuel inlet hose from the tank. This makes life easy when doing a "drop the tank" job at a later time. As for any other factory fittings that supply or return fuel to the tank they are all dumped into the trash where they belong.

JIC-6 to JIC-8 type unions are all that are used and trouble is gone for good.

Yes fuel supply is the reason for all of this but, along with a properly plumbed system comes great serviceability.



William