6.7L Dodge Ram 2 micron fuel filter kit
06-19-2012, 05:40 PM
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6.7L Dodge Ram 2 micron fuel filter kit
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I need to update my signature block, because the 2002 is SOLD, and a 2011 MegaCab has replaced it. My question is the fuel system. In researching replacing the fuel filter, the housing is a PITA to get to. Do most people bypass the OEM filter and housing when installing the 2-micron standalone filter and big line kit? I'm used to a FASS, so this in new terriority.
LOVE the new truck. Doesn't have the same power, but that would be comparing apples to oranges. I'll mod this soon enough.
Thanks
I need to update my signature block, because the 2002 is SOLD, and a 2011 MegaCab has replaced it. My question is the fuel system. In researching replacing the fuel filter, the housing is a PITA to get to. Do most people bypass the OEM filter and housing when installing the 2-micron standalone filter and big line kit? I'm used to a FASS, so this in new terriority.
LOVE the new truck. Doesn't have the same power, but that would be comparing apples to oranges. I'll mod this soon enough.
Thanks
06-19-2012, 11:08 PM
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I would put a 2um filter and a water separator filter before the stock filter. Probably under the frame. Leave the stock filter setup as is, but now you should not have to change it as often.
06-20-2012, 02:03 PM
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The stock filter is 7um and is worthless with your suggestion.
I would use the 7um filter to trap the larger debris first and then down to the 2um filter for the smaller elements. You always install the largest micron practical filter trap first than the smaller micron filter trap afterwards at least that was how I was taught 40 years ago in hydraulic design.
My truck is also set up this way with the stock fuel filter first than the 2um filter next.
Jim W.
06-20-2012, 02:06 PM
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Why,
The stock filter is 7um and is worthless with your suggestion.
I would use the 7um filter to trap the larger debris first and then down to the 2um filter for the smaller elements. You always install the largest micron practical filter trap first than the smaller micron filter trap afterwards at least that was how I was taught 40 years ago in hydraulic design.
My truck is also set up this way with the stock fuel filter first than the 2um filter next.
Jim W.
The stock filter is 7um and is worthless with your suggestion.
I would use the 7um filter to trap the larger debris first and then down to the 2um filter for the smaller elements. You always install the largest micron practical filter trap first than the smaller micron filter trap afterwards at least that was how I was taught 40 years ago in hydraulic design.
My truck is also set up this way with the stock fuel filter first than the 2um filter next.
Jim W.
How much do 2011 Truck's stock filter cost to change out?
06-20-2012, 02:37 PM
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If I remember right it was around 40 bucks. I only changed mine once before putting on the AirDog.
If you think changing out the stock filter on a 4th gen is hard, try a 3rd gen 6.7. The 4th gens are a walk in the park....
I would suggest one of these, which go between the factory filter and the CP3
http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/pr...id=MK21012-BLK
Replacement filters are about 12 bucks at your local Cummins dealer.
If you think changing out the stock filter on a 4th gen is hard, try a 3rd gen 6.7. The 4th gens are a walk in the park....
I would suggest one of these, which go between the factory filter and the CP3
http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/pr...id=MK21012-BLK
Replacement filters are about 12 bucks at your local Cummins dealer.
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06-26-2012, 08:32 PM
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I built mine for $30 my homemade 2um filter. The cat filter is worth $18, fittings, hose and filter housing was another $10. Used some metal scrap around the garage for the support bracket. Just plasma torched and welded into something. I pulled out one of the bolts on the fuel rail for my home made bracket.
I measure fuel pressure after my home made filter set-up, so don't use mileage to change out my fuel filters. I'm also going to change out the stock 6.7L filter housing for the cheaper/more common filter of a 06/07 CR 5.9L, I'm not a fan of plastic filter housings.
I measure fuel pressure after my home made filter set-up, so don't use mileage to change out my fuel filters. I'm also going to change out the stock 6.7L filter housing for the cheaper/more common filter of a 06/07 CR 5.9L, I'm not a fan of plastic filter housings.
07-05-2012, 09:55 AM
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Hey I had for the first time last week, I had a fueling station fill 4-5 gallons of gas into my 2010 truck. Thanks to my secondary filter, I was able to pump out the tank. I just quickly removed one hose and took out some 1/2in hose. I had to remove 10 gallons of fuel.
Pumped in fresh diesel and then I purdged my filters. No issues to date.
Pumped in fresh diesel and then I purdged my filters. No issues to date.
07-05-2012, 10:43 AM
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Hey I had for the first time last week, I had a fueling station fill 4-5 gallons of gas into my 2010 truck. Thanks to my secondary filter, I was able to pump out the tank. I just quickly removed one hose and took out some 1/2in hose. I had to remove 10 gallons of fuel.
Pumped in fresh diesel and then I purdged my filters. No issues to date.
Pumped in fresh diesel and then I purdged my filters. No issues to date.
That's another good thing about having the filter setup under the truck. You can easily pull a hose/or remove a filter and pump out the tank.
07-05-2012, 10:57 AM
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Just pull the relay for the fuel pump and make a jump wire. Its that easy. Also carry around a 10 ft chunk of hose. I was so worried, talk about stress out. I couldn't pump out the tank dry but was darn close. The old truck I wouldn't have sweated anything, but everything under the hood on these new 6.7L is pretty darn pricey.
07-07-2012, 08:10 AM
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Dodge makes the "Severe duty fuel kit " that's under the frame, just after the tank. It has a water separator and sensor that connects to the truck's ECM. If you get water in the fuel, it will collect the water near the tank, then send a signal the ECM. You can disconnect a hose and drain the tank right there. You can buy this kit on ebay for about $350-$400. There is an older kit that may work for your truck for sale for $49! (http://allworldautomotive.com/auto_p..._ots31671.html) I put one on my truck and love it.
07-07-2012, 08:18 AM
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Just pull the relay for the fuel pump and make a jump wire. Its that easy. Also carry around a 10 ft chunk of hose. I was so worried, talk about stress out. I couldn't pump out the tank dry but was darn close. The old truck I wouldn't have sweated anything, but everything under the hood on these new 6.7L is pretty darn pricey.
Is there a way to gut out a filter and use it to drain the tank? This way you would not have to cut or remove a hose.
07-07-2012, 11:20 PM
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I have to find my camera. Yes I turned the key on/off to cycle the fuel pump.
As for just removing the filter and dumping fuel out the filter drain, is yes that would work, but you'll have one heck of big dump off fuel about 10 gallons of fuel. Yes you could put a pail under the truck to check the all the fuel.
My way was easier, just hooked up a 1/2in hose and into a 5 gallon pail. Took me 5 seconds to loosen the hose clamp bamo click on/off fuel transfering out of the tank. Super easy if you need to transfer clean filter diesel fuel from the truck to anything.
As for just removing the filter and dumping fuel out the filter drain, is yes that would work, but you'll have one heck of big dump off fuel about 10 gallons of fuel. Yes you could put a pail under the truck to check the all the fuel.
My way was easier, just hooked up a 1/2in hose and into a 5 gallon pail.
Took me 5 seconds to loosen the hose clamp bamo click on/off fuel transfering out of the tank. Super easy if you need to transfer clean filter diesel fuel from the truck to anything.