VT365 engine, oil changes, and fuel filter

[Wildblue]

I could have SWORN that in my research, somewhere I read and/or heard that on the VT365 engine, the fuel filter should be changed every time the oil and oil filter is changed. This is to keep the fuel system and particularly the injectors clean, and prevent the "turbo farts" that I've heard about. This is not reflected in the owner's manual, though.

So what's the story, and if it's the case, where does it come from? International Trucks?

[Rvguy]

Hello,
Do you know what these two are used for? It's near the steering wheel and ignition key.
Couldn't figure out how to post a picture. Grey circle knob that turns left and right. Fuel control? And next to it to the left there is a black button with an orange square light. If pushed up the light turns on. Priming?

[pwerwagn]

Sounds like the control knob for a TSmp8. And the switch next to it sounds like an aux or fog light switch. Mine has lights that turn on with that switch, they are not factory though.

There isn’t an electric fuel pump on the VT365 so there’s nothing to provide priming.

[Rvguy]

Ah OK thank you!

I changed the oil and fuel filters. Super easy job. Thank you for helping me.
I also serviced the generator.

[pwerwagn]

Awesome! I need to do my gen soon too.

On your TSmp8, it is a box that changes fuel pressure. It is plugged into the ICP and just fools the ecm into upping the pressure a bit. You can turn it up and down while driving, doesn’t hurt a thing. You should notice a touch more smoke when accelerating with it up vs down.

[Rvguy]

Hello,

Trying to figure out the best way to install the spare tire below. I saw a few tire spar winches. Rack holders under frame. Not sure which option would be best, considering the tire is really heavy 255 70 22.5

[pwerwagn]

I’ll take pics of mine and post it.