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Ah, ok sorry about that. I missed the damaged G17 and thought you were replacing it because you thought it was clogged/dirty. Now I see the light!

I'm telling you... just backflush your old G-17. There's nothing in it besides a screen.... it just keeps large solids out of the pump.

I bought the G-17 not too long ago, so you may still be able to find it. ( think I got it from Rock Auto ) but be advised it is a strainer, not a filter so you should be able to remove it and just backflush with carb or brake cleaner.

Wow, that sucks! sorry to hear that! I've used them a few times and I think LITD used to use them almost exclusively at one point. Maybe time to rethink.....

To purchase filters you can use www.fleetfilter.com or I also use www.rockauto.com Buy in bulk and stock up so you cut down the shipping cost / filter!

I think maybe some additional cold weather testing might fit the bill here... The thermostat should do a decent job of maintaining engine coolant temp, within reason, but maybe the wind and air drawn in by the fan is contributing to cooling down the water separator and other fuel system...

Makes sense. At the temps you are talking about it looks like most of the common anti-gel additives ( including howes ) are questionable at best, despite their advertisements of -65F With Diesel 911 being a NO-GO at as little as -20F, which is right where you are at. I'm no diesel expert but...

Something still doesn't seem right. I can't believe the engine isn't producing enough BTU's to maintain combustion?? There's gotta be something else wrong. Once running the coolant temp shouldn't drop too much if the thermostat is working, and the machine should not smoke and shut down just...