Diesel Site fuel filter setup

Jake · Sep 7, 2017

Any of yall using the setup?

I have just stepped into the 6.7 world, does the factory filtration really suck as bad as Bob has a experience with? I have a Dahl setup on the 00, and had it on the 97, along with many other machines and boats. I just want to be able to be a bit more preventative.

griz700rocket · Sep 7, 2017

I installed one a few weeks ago and am pleased with it. I like the fact I can just glance under the truck and tell if they have any water in them. Pricey but if it saves the fuel system just one time it will pay for itself.

Jake · Sep 7, 2017

That is where I'm at, insurance on the fuel system. The Dahl filters are damn good. We had a rental generator here that came from offshore deployment, we were draining water and crud off it every day, and the final filter on the engine looked like new. The Dahl was handling all the junk.

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BIG JUICE · Sep 7, 2017

I have one in use since december, I have no complaints. figured it was cheaper than a fuel system! I have not got anything but good fuel either though.

expensive deal for what it is, however still way cheaper than the alternative... once the water in fuel light comes on the whole system is usually trashed. Our factory lift pump can't hold much water

HeavyAssault · Sep 7, 2017

Running one here. Cheap insurance for sure and it's working just fine. Like others I can inspect it pretty easily to see if anything is collecting.

CATDiezel · Sep 7, 2017

Any of you guys have a road debris guard for It? My only concern is it is directly in the path of debris projectiles from the drivers side steer tire.

HeavyAssault · Sep 7, 2017

If something hits it, it was meant to happen. I have yet to see any sort of impact damage, knicks, or marks. I'm fairly confident the Dahl material is pretty tough. In any event just pull over, remove the DieselSite lines, clip the OE lines back on, purge the air. Back at it with no worries.

BIG JUICE · Sep 7, 2017

I do not have a guard either

Jake · Sep 8, 2017

The Dahl bowls are tough, I had the 150 size on the 97 that hung way down, the bowl was pitted, but never damaged. Hopefully I'll order one next week if Bob's shop doesn't get wiped off the planet. I did notice some rust around my filler neck which scares the f out of me.

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Jake · Sep 8, 2017

BIG JUICE said:
I have one in use since december, I have no complaints. figured it was cheaper than a fuel system! I have not got anything but good fuel either though.

expensive deal for what it is, however still way cheaper than the alternative... once the water in fuel light comes on the whole system is usually trashed. Our factory lift pump can't hold much water

How much crap have you caught in the bowls? Bob must get fuel at some crappy places, I have only gotten fuel that bad a couple times. I always try to get fuel at newer stations or ones I know take care of there gear.

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HeavyAssault · Sep 8, 2017

I've only drained a VERY small trace amount of anything foreign out of my fuel filter drains.

F150orelse · Sep 8, 2017

I've had mine for over 2 years, rock roads...... pricey but worth it in my opinion. My factory filters are always clean at 15k miles, thinking I might go to 20k considering my dieselsite filter reminder is still in the good zone.

BIG JUICE · Sep 8, 2017

I literally have nothing in my bowls after 9 months. but like I said I have been being picky about getting fuel at the newer wawa gas stations around here. Today with the storm was one of the few times I have got fuel at some place other than wawa. they are new to the area and I have had good luck. I got the filter right after my buddy left NC and had to stop in bfe GA for fuel, an hour later he was on the side of road dumping water every 50 miles. scared me with his kids, wife and tractor on side of road dead is no fun. I ain't into the extra, plus the rain every day around here like a rain forest, some dumb ass left the lid open to underground tanks after delivering fuel at my wal mart. uhhh

broncobilly_69 · Sep 9, 2017

I've been thinking of trying to make a less expensive set up, maybe using something like this https://www.amazon.com/iFJF-Automot...8-1-spons&keywords=fuel+water+separator&psc=1

I'm trying to figure out flow requirements. The Dieselsite one looks nice, but it seems like a rip off for what it is.

Jomax · Sep 9, 2017

broncobilly_69 said:
I've been thinking of trying to make a less expensive set up, maybe using something like this https://www.amazon.com/iFJF-Automot...8-1-spons&keywords=fuel+water+separator&psc=1

I'm trying to figure out flow requirements. The Dieselsite one looks nice, but it seems like a rip off for what it is.

I wouldn't skimp on it. I'd rock the diesel site filter setup. They're expensive trucks. I never added it because AZ is dry..

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HeavyAssault · Sep 9, 2017

https://www.amazon.com/Baldwin-Filters-65-W30-Separator-16x6-1/dp/B004AMAOCI

They make one with an aluminum bowl as well.

8WR_ZJ · Sep 9, 2017

I put on those in my truck when i did the cimmins swap. I did away with the factory cummins filter and added this. You can buy a WIF sensor and i wired that into the factory dash light so i had the one on the HFCM as well. It was great i got bad fuel at middle in nowhere Oklahoma and that filter with the see thru bowl saved me.

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CATDiezel · Sep 10, 2017

Jomax said:
I wouldn't skimp on it. I'd rock the diesel site filter setup. They're expensive trucks. I never added it because AZ is dry..

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What's dry weather got to do with contaminated fuel??? Lol.

Stop bragging!!... at least we have water! (Maybe too much)