Alligator Cat Adapter - Page 3

bigjohn · 11-17-2012, 03:42 PM

After installing the cat adapter it work fine yesterday. This morning woke up to start the truck it ran and stalled out primed the truck and it ran fine until I have to leave it sit for a hour then have to prime it a gain. I tighten the filter again how much tighter do have to get the adapter its hand tight now scared to put more torque to it . Or do I need to do that.

bigjohn · 11-17-2012, 05:09 PM

Anyone???

Earnhardtfan · 11-17-2012, 05:39 PM

Are you leaking any fuel? I got my Cat Adapter and put it on. It has a slight leak. Came to find out, with the help of Nick at Nicktane, that my filter head was warped. Got a new filter head and installed the adapter, problem solved. I have changed the Cat filter twice and no leaking. I would take the adapter off and see if the o ring has not properly seated itself or if the o ring on the bleeder screw is bad. Good luck.

Stevenmc89 · 11-17-2012, 06:15 PM

Is the adapter fully seated or does it have a gap? Some lb7s came with screwed up threads from the factory which you won't notice with the plastic filters because it will cut the threads on the filter while you screw it on. I've only herd of a couple with that problem but it does happen!

bigjohn · 11-17-2012, 07:06 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I ll check it out but what I cant understand is why the yesterday I put it on had no problem starting after it sat .Until it had sit over night.

Stevenmc89 · 11-18-2012, 07:18 PM

Hey bud you ever get the filter adapter problem solved?

knaffie · 11-20-2012, 04:32 AM

YES YOU DO NEED TO TAKE THE CHECK BALL AND SPRING OUT!!!!!! Mine ran fine for a couple days, then last night wouldn't start. So in freezing temperatures with a flashlight between my teeth, I took the check ball and spring out and it fired right up.

I called Alligator specifically to ask if you need to take the check ball and spring out and was told no, just spin on the filter and run it. It wasn't hard to do, but I would have rather done it in 65 degree weather in the daylight when I originally installed it.

Alligator will be getting a call today about this. I am pissed.

HUGE thanks to Dane at Mad Jack (where I got the Donaldson filters from) for taking my call and going out of his way to help me out!

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knaffie · 11-20-2012, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacked-up_redneck

You dont have to take the check ball and spring out

bad info!

bigjohn · 11-25-2012, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevenmc89

Hey bud you ever get the filter adapter problem solved?

Ya called alligator and there going to take care of it sending the adapter back to them and there going to ship out a new one. How about you with that MAF sensor was that your problem.

Stevenmc89 · 11-25-2012, 04:27 PM

I wish it was the MAF. #2 injector is leaking causing it to over fuel. I'm in the middle of tearing it apart right now but I got 3 stripped upper valve cover bolts so I'm kinda at a stand still

11-17-2012, 03:42 PM	eBay Motors #21 (permalink)
bigjohn DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 2,125	After installing the cat adapter it work fine yesterday. This morning woke up to start the truck it ran and stalled out primed the truck and it ran fine until I have to leave it sit for a hour then have to prime it a gain. I tighten the filter again how much tighter do have to get the adapter its hand tight now scared to put more torque to it . Or do I need to do that. __________________ 2006 2500 HD SLT ECLB, LBZ, Bilstein shocks,Banks 4inch exhaust, Alligator Adp Cat filter. And S&B air intake good to be driving a diesel again. 2002 Chevy silverado 2500 HD, LB7, traded it on a gasser and then traded it in for LBZ.

11-17-2012, 05:09 PM	eBay Motors #22 (permalink)
bigjohn DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 2,125	Anyone??? __________________ 2006 2500 HD SLT ECLB, LBZ, Bilstein shocks,Banks 4inch exhaust, Alligator Adp Cat filter. And S&B air intake good to be driving a diesel again. 2002 Chevy silverado 2500 HD, LB7, traded it on a gasser and then traded it in for LBZ.

11-17-2012, 05:39 PM	eBay Motors #23 (permalink)
Earnhardtfan DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 1,234	Are you leaking any fuel? I got my Cat Adapter and put it on. It has a slight leak. Came to find out, with the help of Nick at Nicktane, that my filter head was warped. Got a new filter head and installed the adapter, problem solved. I have changed the Cat filter twice and no leaking. I would take the adapter off and see if the o ring has not properly seated itself or if the o ring on the bleeder screw is bad. Good luck. __________________ Justin 2001 LB7 Silverado 2500HD LT CCSB 4x4. EFI Live by Idaho Rob, 298K+ and rolling, Undercover Bed Cover, Vortex spray in bed liner, Westin steps, Bilstein Shocks, Road Master Active Suspension, MBRP 5" Exhaust, Edge Insight CTS, K&N drop in filter, AirDog II 100, Nicktane w/ CAT 750, Running on LMM Blacked out Wheels & Michelin LTX M/S2 tires. ADRENALINE TRUCK PERFORMANCE APPALACHIAN COAL ROLLERS Merchant Automotive CENTRAL FLORIDA DURAMAX

11-17-2012, 06:15 PM	eBay Motors #24 (permalink)
Stevenmc89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Enterprise, Al Posts: 326	Is the adapter fully seated or does it have a gap? Some lb7s came with screwed up threads from the factory which you won't notice with the plastic filters because it will cut the threads on the filter while you screw it on. I've only herd of a couple with that problem but it does happen! __________________ 2002 LB7 CC/SB 4X4, 6" RCX LIFT, 37" TERRA GRAPPLERS, 18" KMC HOSS, K&N CAI, EDGE EVOLUTION CS, STRAIGHT PIPE, NICKTANE, RANCHHAND BUMPER WITH 30" RIGID LIGHT BAR, AND OTHER DOO DADS

11-17-2012, 07:06 PM	eBay Motors #25 (permalink)
bigjohn DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 2,125	Thanks for the info guys. I ll check it out but what I cant understand is why the yesterday I put it on had no problem starting after it sat .Until it had sit over night. __________________ 2006 2500 HD SLT ECLB, LBZ, Bilstein shocks,Banks 4inch exhaust, Alligator Adp Cat filter. And S&B air intake good to be driving a diesel again. 2002 Chevy silverado 2500 HD, LB7, traded it on a gasser and then traded it in for LBZ.

11-18-2012, 07:18 PM	eBay Motors #26 (permalink)
Stevenmc89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Enterprise, Al Posts: 326	Hey bud you ever get the filter adapter problem solved? __________________ 2002 LB7 CC/SB 4X4, 6" RCX LIFT, 37" TERRA GRAPPLERS, 18" KMC HOSS, K&N CAI, EDGE EVOLUTION CS, STRAIGHT PIPE, NICKTANE, RANCHHAND BUMPER WITH 30" RIGID LIGHT BAR, AND OTHER DOO DADS

11-20-2012, 04:32 AM	eBay Motors #27 (permalink)
knaffie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: home is where I hang my hat Posts: 938	YES YOU DO NEED TO TAKE THE CHECK BALL AND SPRING OUT!!!!!! Mine ran fine for a couple days, then last night wouldn't start. So in freezing temperatures with a flashlight between my teeth, I took the check ball and spring out and it fired right up. I called Alligator specifically to ask if you need to take the check ball and spring out and was told no, just spin on the filter and run it. It wasn't hard to do, but I would have rather done it in 65 degree weather in the daylight when I originally installed it. Alligator will be getting a call today about this. I am pissed. HUGE thanks to Dane at Mad Jack (where I got the Donaldson filters from) for taking my call and going out of his way to help me out! MadJack Diesel Performance - MadJack Diesel Performance __________________ 06 CCSB LBZ 4x4 LT3; torsion key lift (leveled); 265/75-16 Pro Comp A/T on OEM wheels (winter), BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain 275/70-18 on XD Diesel 18x9 (summer); MBRP 4" turbo back with Corsa muffler; EGR blocked; Edge Insight CTS gauges; EFI Live DSP2 by Idaho Rob - 80HP DD and 40HP tow with turbo brake (love it!); Rancho 9000XL shocks; updated rear cab mounts; Transgo Jr.; Merchant Automotive tie rod sleeves; everything synthetic; Access Tonneau hiding Line-X; tinted windows 5% all around; Tekonsha P3 brake controller; HIR bulbs, more to come soon......

11-25-2012, 04:27 PM	eBay Motors #30 (permalink)
Stevenmc89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Enterprise, Al Posts: 326	I wish it was the MAF. #2 injector is leaking causing it to over fuel. I'm in the middle of tearing it apart right now but I got 3 stripped upper valve cover bolts so I'm kinda at a stand still __________________ 2002 LB7 CC/SB 4X4, 6" RCX LIFT, 37" TERRA GRAPPLERS, 18" KMC HOSS, K&N CAI, EDGE EVOLUTION CS, STRAIGHT PIPE, NICKTANE, RANCHHAND BUMPER WITH 30" RIGID LIGHT BAR, AND OTHER DOO DADS

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