Fuel pump upgrade... is it really needed for me?
#31
Registered User
Now that we are talking about it I want to check and see if my heater is even functioning. Any one know what the resistance would be for a properly functioning fuel heater?
#32
Registered User
Righty ho.
Heat radiates upwards, not downwards into the filter.
The heater plate is a placebo, a non issue.
Winter fuel means more.
All depends if you trust Cummins or Dodge more ;-)
Heat radiates upwards, not downwards into the filter.
The heater plate is a placebo, a non issue.
Winter fuel means more.
All depends if you trust Cummins or Dodge more ;-)
#33
Registered User
They do a good job if they work.
#34
1st Generation Admin
That is correct.
The point of the fuel heater isn't to heat the fuel overall, but more to prevent wax crystals from plugging the filter and nothing more.
Some of you have experiences different from others. Some of you live in different parts of the country and therefore have different weather. Fuel, blended for the prevailing local weather works, and doesn't.
So be it.
Some of you are pushing your luck.
This is your final warning.
*If you don't know what I'm talking about, you've nothing to worry about.
The point of the fuel heater isn't to heat the fuel overall, but more to prevent wax crystals from plugging the filter and nothing more.
Some of you have experiences different from others. Some of you live in different parts of the country and therefore have different weather. Fuel, blended for the prevailing local weather works, and doesn't.
So be it.
Some of you are pushing your luck.
This is your final warning.
*If you don't know what I'm talking about, you've nothing to worry about.
#35
Registered User
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#36
Registered User
I was going to delete mine but Now I am moving to a colder state so it gets fixed.
#37
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#38
Registered User
Nyet.
I've seen two plugged filters with functional Dodge heaters. Propane heater & plumbing torch worked on those special 'rescue a thick headed friend' occasions.
The "pros" of the heater's miniscule effect are outweighed by the cons of potential leaks. I also got 1.5psi more with a fresh OEM heater plate removed after 6 months - it was still squeaky clean.
Quality high volume station seasonal fuel and/or anti gelling/CFPP additives are effective prevention.
I've seen two plugged filters with functional Dodge heaters. Propane heater & plumbing torch worked on those special 'rescue a thick headed friend' occasions.
The "pros" of the heater's miniscule effect are outweighed by the cons of potential leaks. I also got 1.5psi more with a fresh OEM heater plate removed after 6 months - it was still squeaky clean.
Quality high volume station seasonal fuel and/or anti gelling/CFPP additives are effective prevention.
#39
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#40
Registered User
Took the fuel heater off my truck to change the gasket, just in case. Tested the heater and got a reading of 44 ohms. Tested a spare heater I have and it read .6 ohms. neither seem to be in the above stated range. Either I'm doing something wrong or neither one is functioning correct. An electrician I am not. For what it's worth there is 12 volts at the plug.
#41
Registered User
MDTs usually have a heated primary filter, so having one on the engine is redundant. Stationary engines are usually kept warm 24/7 by one means or another in a sheltered space... so its not like starting your dodge in a snow-drift when its -10°C out there plus windchill.
I bought the fastenal spring too. I plan to buy the 2ndgen pump when I'm ready.
I bought the fastenal spring too. I plan to buy the 2ndgen pump when I'm ready.
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