Got it up and running today. Maybe having to get the 2nd gen was a blessing in disguise.
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| Author: | MedicPatriot [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | oops... |
I changed my fuel filter and was just tightening the bleeder screw when *snap*... the whole head cracks and diesel pours out. I guess I'm switching to the 2nd gen fuel filter head afterall. Does anyone know where the cheapest source for one of these is? If there isn't one at the dealer I will have to have it shipped quick from somewhere. I'm probably going to need some help with the new wiring too, once I get it. |
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| Author: | papaindigo [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
See my post at viewtopic.php?f=5&t=75083&p=787402&hilit=wiring#p787402 and shop around. The wiring envelop will, for reasons that escape me, contain 2 sets of wires; use one discard other. |
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| Author: | MedicPatriot [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
Thanks. Well the dealers don't have it near my house. I think I'm just going to order online and do one day shipping. Not going to be cheap but I need it yesterday. |
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| Author: | audiboy86 [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
Got my Racor from B-line filters in a day and it came out cheaper then the Mopar. |
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| Author: | geordi [ Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
Stanadyne filter heads are also an option, and are a LOT cheaper on the elements too. They offer 5 and 10 micron elements for like $5 per. Only downside is finding a place that has them, if you don't want to order (or need them fast). |
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| Author: | jrsavoie [ Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
geordi wrote: Stanadyne filter heads are also an option, and are a LOT cheaper on the elements too. They offer 5 and 10 micron elements for like $5 per. Only downside is finding a place that has them, if you don't want to order (or need them fast). How would a fuel filter manager out of a 90's 6.5 diesel work out? |
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| Author: | geordi [ Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
jrsavoie wrote: geordi wrote: Stanadyne filter heads are also an option, and are a LOT cheaper on the elements too. They offer 5 and 10 micron elements for like $5 per. Only downside is finding a place that has them, if you don't want to order (or need them fast). How would a fuel filter manager out of a 90's 6.5 diesel work out? I can't say I know what it looks like, but if the hose connections can be made to fit, I would think it would work just fine. The only thing that will be missing is the electrical connections for the heater (Possibly don't need this - the fuel WILL be winterized anyway) but I don't remember what the other top electrical connection is for. The water-in-fuel sensor should screw right in to the drain connector. |
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| Author: | MedicPatriot [ Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
I already ordered OEM. I still can't believe I broke the thing. I always hear that the fuel heater doesn't need to be plugged in. Is this true for the new one? The reason is I might not have time to screw with the wiring. I have somewhere to be and it might come in time just for a quick swap. |
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| Author: | jrsavoie [ Thu Jun 20, 2013 1:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
MedicPatriot wrote: I already ordered OEM. I still can't believe I broke the thing. I always hear that the fuel heater doesn't need to be plugged in. Is this true for the new one? The reason is I might not have time to screw with the wiring. I have somewhere to be and it might come in time just for a quick swap. I wouldn't think you would have to worry about a fuel heater this time of year |
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| Author: | geordi [ Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
Or just about any other time of year, south of the 65th parallel? (The arctic circle, if I got my latitudes wrong) Leave the heater unplugged, drive happy. edit: Wow - way off on my original guess. Arctic circle is 65th parallel North. |
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| Author: | dkenny [ Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
well here in NC..my wife's heater has been disconnect since I bought the used CP3 from geordi.. if you're in colder areas you might want it hooked up -dkenny |
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| Author: | MedicPatriot [ Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
Got it up and running today. Maybe having to get the 2nd gen was a blessing in disguise.
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| Author: | MedicPatriot [ Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
To re-wire the heater... Basically splice off the old pigtail into the new one and plug it in, am I right? |
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| Author: | papaindigo [ Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
Pretty much, see my link posted above. |
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| Author: | MedicPatriot [ Sun Jun 23, 2013 4:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: oops... |
Would anyone want the old gen fuel head that's cracked at the bleeder screw for some reason? Before I throw it away anyway... |
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