Fuel Filter mod and Jacket heater

[DonK]

Been awhile since posting anything....
My oh9 began having start issues so I decided to do the Filter Filter mod..thanks to all who did the research..all the info I needed was on this site.
Used NAPA 4770 base and 3406 filter.
Kinda concerned about the old wiring from the old base. Anyone have a problems?
btw-also installed a Hotstart Jacket heater...works great

 

[M1008driver]

I live in Montana and I do not have a heater on my M1008. It runs fine. I do use Diesel Treat with each fill up. The old wires are off to the side and not used.

 

[JSF01]

I am also in Montana and made it through the winter without using my block heater, or additives, but I'll admit it sometimes took 5-8 seconds of cranking on the coldest days.

@ M1008driver, How much dose that diesel treat seem to help with starting on those very cold days.

Also are you the guy that lives about two blocks from me? Stopped and chatted a bit while I was replacing my glow plugs, though I don't recall ever seeing his M1008 with a topper.

 

[M1008driver]

It's me. I originally had a topper. The Diesel Treat not only prevents gelling, but lubricates too. The best price I found is at Big R. My M1008 starts easily after the gp cycles each time and I do think it is the additive.

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