Alright got the filter kit from Greg Landuyt HERE. (http://www.lubricationspecialistllc.com/index.php?cPath=17&osCsid=70024781129e5f007546c9e73bd2fffe)
I got the bracket from Frank Blum -- you could make it probably, but I don't weld (yet...). I had to drill the holes lower because it would have hit the hood otherwise.

It is mounted in the Second alternator position. Looks nice and works perfectly.

This forum is great.

Why is this necessary?

Because I wanted to make it necessary... Oh yeah -- see sig...

Read this thread (http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4027&highlight=coolant+filt%2A).

If you are going to post it on the internet, I think that an answer to a legitimate question is in order. I don't know why a coolant filter is necessary, so I am asking. "Because I wanted to make it necessary", is not even an intelligent comeback.

Your coolant system surprisingly has way more crap in it than you would expect. This filter will filter all that out and this will help prevent wear and gives longer coolant life. The guys with the old Ford 7.3 Power Strokes have had a lot of sand in the system that never got out durning manufacturing.

Greg

Does that filter use charcoal to keep the coolant from becoming acidic?

Why is this necessary?
Not necessary but good and cheap insurance for the system.
With the system being closed any abrasives that that can't be flushed continiously circulate through the system and can cause wear to the pump and radiator core. The filter also catches minerals as they join together and before they have a chance to adhere to metal surfaces in the form of scale. You will notice a much clearer fluid in the recovery tank with no black build up on the walls. At about $5 a filter with a chance interval of about 50-75K miles why not. :)

I have one (from Greg, also) installed for about a year. Just wondering if anyone has removed a used one and cut it open? Pics would be appreciated.

a bear, how often do change your coolant (type used?) and do you change the filter at the same time?

My plans are to change fluid and filter together every 75K or 3 years whichever comes first. I did change the coolant and filter once with about 15K on the filter. The filter had a small amount of black solids and some gray solids that looked like it could have been fine sand or dirt. The second filter has been on for about 30K and I'm fighting temptation to open it up and look but 75K/3yr is what I'm shooting for. I'm currently using dex cool and it looks crystal clear.

Does that filter use charcoal to keep the coolant from becoming acidic?
No charcoal, Just a plain ole pleated element with media designed for water/coolant.

Does the setup that Greg sells go across the in/out to the heater core or is it in line on the supply line? Is it more of a passive flow compared to a full flow setup?

bypass, at least how I set it up.

Yes -- it is a bypass. You cut the two heater hoses, and put in a "T" adapter. Then run those to the in/out of the filter.

The hardest part was working with those stupid clamps. Man those are a pain -- however, I know they aren't moving.