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jcarrick · 10-29-2014, 01:13 PM

Hey guys,

So in the past 6 months I have had 4 fuel filters crack or blow the gasket out. 3 of them were Wix filters and 1 was a factory Mopar filter. Everything else on truck runs great, even when its spewing fuel everywhere, but I can not figure out why i keep losing filters. I thought it could be a sticky over flow valve causing excessive supply pressure so I put the TorkTek Adjustable OFV. I did this about 2 weeks ago and just got another broken filter today. I have searched for people with similar issues, but have not found any conclusive information on what is causing this. Has anybody had this issue or know how to fix it?

not enoughsmoke · 10-29-2014, 06:32 PM

Can you post pics of the problems?

95cummins5.9 · 10-29-2014, 06:33 PM

Is it the screw on style or the canister style?

Kick Start · 10-29-2014, 06:41 PM

I've split one wix filter. No issues since and still use wix.

John Robinson · 10-29-2014, 08:11 PM

too much fuel psi

Highwayman · 10-29-2014, 08:44 PM

What is your fuel setup?

madmikeismad · 10-29-2014, 11:53 PM

What is your fuel pressure?

golfersmith · 10-30-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by madmikeismad

What is your fuel pressure?

Check the actual pressure. I run 30 psi with Cummins filters and no issues. I think some guys run more than that.

*zfaylor* · 10-30-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by golfersmith

Check the actual pressure. I run 30 psi with Cummins filters and no issues. I think some guys run more than that.

Much more than that. These p7100s like a lot more than that. Although I am surprised it is breaking them as I didn't have an issue with the canister units with 50 psi.

DISTURBED · 10-30-2014, 08:50 AM

Blow the line out to the tank and make sure its not stopped up or crimped off. The stock piston fuel pump if dead headed can supply up to 300 psi of fuel pressure if I remember right

*zfaylor* · 10-30-2014, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DISTURBED

Blow the line out to the tank and make sure its not stopped up or crimped off. The stock piston fuel pump if dead headed can supply up to 300 psi of fuel pressure if I remember right

This^^

If you are cracking fuel filter housings with the pressure imagine what it could be doing to your p7100...

jcarrick · 11-01-2014, 01:10 PM

It is a canister style and completely stock system other than the new Tork Tek OFV. I will check and make sure there are not restrictions in the fuel lines. Would the truck run ok if there were restrictions? It never stops running good, just starts spraying fuel everywhere

DISTURBED · 11-01-2014, 08:51 PM

It will run fine until a lose of pressure

jcarrick · 11-10-2014, 08:18 PM

Checked the lines and they are clear with no obstructions. Could a plugged up fuel heater screen cause this?

golfersmith · 11-10-2014, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcarrick

Checked the lines and they are clear with no obstructions. Could a plugged up fuel heater screen cause this?

You're saying you have not looked at it yet?

tornado112 · 11-11-2014, 07:09 PM

Is the stud in the FF housing tight?

jcarrick · 11-12-2014, 10:19 PM

Last time I installed a filter it was. I also replaced the gasket on the stud every time

95cummins5.9 · 11-12-2014, 11:08 PM

Try filter 3395 from napa. Or 33395 wix.

10-29-2014, 01:13 PM	#1
jcarrick Name: jcarrick Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 137	Fuel filter keeps breaking Hey guys, So in the past 6 months I have had 4 fuel filters crack or blow the gasket out. 3 of them were Wix filters and 1 was a factory Mopar filter. Everything else on truck runs great, even when its spewing fuel everywhere, but I can not figure out why i keep losing filters. I thought it could be a sticky over flow valve causing excessive supply pressure so I put the TorkTek Adjustable OFV. I did this about 2 weeks ago and just got another broken filter today. I have searched for people with similar issues, but have not found any conclusive information on what is causing this. Has anybody had this issue or know how to fix it? __________________ 1997 F350 CCLB 4x4: 215 12v Cummins, ZF5, 3-Link/Coilovers, HT3B/HX35 1973 F350 CCLB 4x4: 180 12v Cummins, NV4500- SOLD

10-29-2014, 06:32 PM	#2
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10-29-2014, 06:41 PM	#4
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10-29-2014, 08:11 PM	#5
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10-29-2014, 11:53 PM	#7
madmikeismad Name: madmikeismad Title: So mad Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Newalla, OK Member`s Gallery Posts: 14,347	What is your fuel pressure? __________________ Mike Hill

10-29-2014, 06:33 PM	#3
95cummins5.9 Name: 95cummins5.9 Title: Old man *** gossiper Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: U.S.A Member`s Gallery Posts:** 4,720	Is it the screw on style or the canister style?

10-30-2014, 08:50 AM	#10
DISTURBED Name: DISTURBED Title: YEA WE RIDE THE SHORT BUS Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winchester, Va Member`s Gallery Posts: 6,417	Blow the line out to the tank and make sure its not stopped up or crimped off. The stock piston fuel pump if dead headed can supply up to 300 psi of fuel pressure if I remember right __________________ Thanks, Jeremy 01 CTD Retired sled puller, dedicated "Twin Turbo" tow rig 96 CTD "TOO" Disturbed 3.0 - Built by Disturbed Diesel Performance 96 CTD "The Sickness" 2.6/2.8- Built by Disturbed Diesel Performance Last edited by DISTURBED; 10-30-2014 at 08:53 AM.

11-01-2014, 01:10 PM	#12
jcarrick Name: jcarrick Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 137	It is a canister style and completely stock system other than the new Tork Tek OFV. I will check and make sure there are not restrictions in the fuel lines. Would the truck run ok if there were restrictions? It never stops running good, just starts spraying fuel everywhere __________________ 1997 F350 CCLB 4x4: 215 12v Cummins, ZF5, 3-Link/Coilovers, HT3B/HX35 1973 F350 CCLB 4x4: 180 12v Cummins, NV4500- SOLD

11-01-2014, 08:51 PM	#13
DISTURBED Name: DISTURBED Title: YEA WE RIDE THE SHORT BUS Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winchester, Va Member`s Gallery Posts: 6,417	It will run fine until a lose of pressure __________________ Thanks, Jeremy 01 CTD Retired sled puller, dedicated "Twin Turbo" tow rig 96 CTD "TOO" Disturbed 3.0 - Built by Disturbed Diesel Performance 96 CTD "The Sickness" 2.6/2.8- Built by Disturbed Diesel Performance

11-10-2014, 08:18 PM	#14
jcarrick Name: jcarrick Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 137	Checked the lines and they are clear with no obstructions. Could a plugged up fuel heater screen cause this? __________________ 1997 F350 CCLB 4x4: 215 12v Cummins, ZF5, 3-Link/Coilovers, HT3B/HX35 1973 F350 CCLB 4x4: 180 12v Cummins, NV4500- SOLD

11-11-2014, 07:09 PM	#16
tornado112 Name: tornado112 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Great Garden State Member`s Gallery Posts: 290	Is the stud in the FF housing tight? __________________ 94 Regular Cab Intake 5x12 Contagious Injectors 4kGSK and 60lb springs Adjustable Pump Gear and Timing Cover Auto Meter Steering Box Brace Sphon Adjustable Trac Bar Sphon Sway Bar Links Vision 19.5 Michelin 265-75-19.5 MegaTREK

11-12-2014, 10:19 PM	#17
jcarrick Name: jcarrick Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 137	Last time I installed a filter it was. I also replaced the gasket on the stud every time __________________ 1997 F350 CCLB 4x4: 215 12v Cummins, ZF5, 3-Link/Coilovers, HT3B/HX35 1973 F350 CCLB 4x4: 180 12v Cummins, NV4500- SOLD

11-12-2014, 11:08 PM	#18
95cummins5.9 Name: 95cummins5.9 Title: Old man *** gossiper Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: U.S.A Member`s Gallery Posts:** 4,720	Try filter 3395 from napa. Or 33395 wix.