Well, the dreading problem attacked my truck. And as with many, it was the fuel heater in the fuel bowl shorted out. A week after replacing the fuel pump (and relay for good measure) the truck became sluggish to start, then wouldn't fire at all unless it had been plugged in for a few hours. Then the fireworks of blowing the #30 fuse started. 15 fuses, 30+ hours of chasing wires and checking components/continuity and it is fixed. After finding the problem, I removed the filter to see what the issue really was. The connections had broken and grounded to the sides. Well, not a repair I'm willing to tackle right now so I'm leaving it unplugged but the truck runs fine without it. The fuel here in IA is treated during winter and I run Diesel Service as well, so no worries. Hopefully anyone with the same issue will find this helpful.

 

they are several deleted around here. when it gets real cold

 

When it gets really cold...

Its still not needed.

I have not had one in YEARS. Hell I dont even have a fuel bowl.

No issues. Delete it and never look back.

 

how you get your fuel if you dont have a fuel bowl???

 

LOL... It goes from the tank to the pickup to the filter to a pump to another filter to a pump to the distrubution block to the heads to the regulator and back to the tank... LOL

Fuel system...

 

wow a lot of filters and pumps LOL that supposed ta increase volume of flow or something?

 

Yup, anything over about a 180cc injector and you need to look at some fuel system mods. The factory filter filters to 12 microns, my water seperator filters to 10 micron and my final finter is 2 micron... Cleaner fuel is better!

 

I plan on doing a bowl delete with regulated return as soon as I get the extra $.

 

how much something like that cost?? sounds like its good for the truck, or is it not worth it since i dont plan on putting bigger injectors in it??

 

The cost can range from a few hundred bucks to over a grand, it all depends on how you do it and the components you choose. I'm wanting to get a pre-filter, pump, filter, and the regulated return with pressure gauge, so I'm looking to spend $700-900 for what I want. I would say it's worth it due to the fact it'll help keep a steady supply of fuel to the injectors furthest from the fuel inlet, but I'm sure many others will debate it's worth. Just like the KCM Stainless Steel HPOP Crossover (HPX) line from Sinister that balances the HPOP system and "help's quiet" split shots, I put one on when I installed single shots. I try to look at all benefits when I consider doing mods. Like with the HPX line, there's no added power and it won't quiet the noise of single-shots, but at $64 and 10 minutes labor, smoothing out the ICP is worth it to me.