Aftermarket Fuel Cooler Install

[TheStepChild]

Had a few issues with 0087's and warm fuel. Did the fuel line replacement fix and decided to take it one step further to help keep the fuel cool.

We'll see how it works in the winter, but I can always bypass it pretty easy.

I bought a Dearle oil cooler with fan and mounted it right behind the grille. Also installed temp sensors pre and post cooler to watch the temps.

On the highway there is usually only a 10 degree difference pre/post cooler. Slow the speeds down in a little bit of stop and go driving and I've seen 30-40 degree difference.

Have only turned the fan on a couple times and it did help drop the temps. But I do so very little city driving that I probably didnt need one with a fan.

I've got a better pic of the cooler with the grille off. As soon as I can find it, I'll add it.


http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab291/lotsofmiles/IMG_0122.jpg


http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab291/lotsofmiles/IMG_0124.jpg

[TheStepChild]

found it

[Jmiltier]

Is fuel heat a problem on these trucks? I thought about removing my fuel cooler in front of the tank?

[Reefermax]

nice!

is this on the return or feed line?

[LBZRCKS]

nice!

is this on the return or feed line?

X2, Where did you tap in?

[TheStepChild]

Ran the line out of factory filter up to the cooler, then to engine

Fwiw. Went to Thunder Bay Ontario last week. I knew it was going to be cold. About 2 hours before I stopped for the night I treated what was left of my fuel with Howes. Had a full factory tank and about 30 gallons in the aux tank. It was single digit temps when I left Superior WI the next morning and got as low as -9F on the mirror temp on the way to Thunder Bay. Fuel temps got into single digits. No problems with fuel gelling. And I didn't run the front cover over the grille either

[TheStepChild]

Is fuel heat a problem on these trucks? I thought about removing my fuel cooler in front of the tank?

The heat can be an issue