Diesel Gelling Concerns, Diesel Motorhomes and Twin Turbos - Top Diesel Tech ... - TruckTrend Network
Whenever the temperature drops below 0 degrees, the fuel filter will clog with gelled fuel. I also have two Volkswagen diesels and two pieces of off-road diesel equipment that get their fuel from the same source as the Ford, and these have never gelled. Mill River, Massachusetts The stock fuel filter isn’t in the best location on new Ford trucks. We’ll assume you already tried replacing the stock filter with a new one, as after the fuel in the filter gels for the first time, it usually leaves some pretty nasty buildup. There are a number of simple things you can try first, like insulating the filter or parking the truck in a garage. There are also heating blankets or patches from auto parts stores you can put on the filter. Even though it will only keep the outside warm (but it can’t get too warm, as the housing is plastic), it will help keep the fuel from gelling. These pumps come complete with a filter assembly and can be ordered with an optional heater. The filters are also rated for diesel fuel and the correct micron filtration, so you won’t have to worry about contaminating your fuel or improper filtration. If the fuel does start to gel, these types of powerful electric pumps can usually push. Source: www.trucktrend.com
