Hardin Marine Dual-Stage Swirl-Away Sea Strainer
December 13, 2022
THE AUTO BUILDER
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Winter WOW
Just after New Year’s, when the cold really starts settling in, one of the first major indoor car shows of the year rolls into town. The O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels Custom Auto Show has become a yearly tradition—mixing hot rods, customs, and classics with a dose of pop culture to create a winter event that gives the whole family a reason to get out of the house.
LIKE A ROLLING STONE
Bob Dillon built an F-100. Okay, so it’s not that Bob Dillon, but in this case it’s better. How, you ask? Well, there are two Bob Dillons: Bob Dillon owns this truck, but he does so with his wife, Bobbi. See, that explains it. Now let’s move on. According to the Dillons, “We did 90 percent of all the work” on the truck, and only had the guys at Cars do the final sanding, paint and assembly. The Dillons bought the 1955 Ford F-100 nearly 12 years ago and have worked at it off and on ever since. They had a definite vision for the truck, if not a timeframe, and judging from the results, it was time well spent.
Drilled and Thrilled
Rich Oakley is not your average hot rod builder. There is no room for cookie cutter cars in the Retro Rides by Rich shop in Archdale, North Carolina. In fact, he prefers to be one step ahead of the norm when it comes to building his personal rides. Loosely inspired by the Tony Nancy 22 Jr., his Model A highboy comes equipped with an attitude. “The car has a loud, rude nature. That’s what I like about it, the way it shakes, smells, and of course, the noise,” Oakley says. It has an aggressive stance, and those six Holley 94 carburetors are an indication that the roadster might have a chip on its shoulder.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: DIESELSITE’s Stand Pipe and Dummy Plug Kit for 2004.5–2010 Ford 6.0L Powerstroke
Built Tougher, Built Better—The Stand Pipe Upgrade You Need
If you’re a Ford 6.0L Powerstroke owner, you already know the score. The factory stand pipes are a disaster waiting to happen, and most of the aftermarket replacements aren’t much better. Torn o-rings, flimsy oil ports, and cheap materials? Yeah, those sound like problems you don’t want to deal with when you’re halfway through a road trip or hauling a trailer up a steep grade. But don’t worry—DIESELSITE has your back with their Stand Pipe and Dummy Plug Kit, a complete overhaul of the weak link in your 6.0L system.
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The Auto Builder Staff
Product Images Courtesy of Dieselsite
Why the Factory and Aftermarket Stand Pipes Don’t Cut It
Let’s call it like it is: the original Ford stand pipes are outdated, and the replacements just aren’t up to snuff. Ford switched suppliers, and the quality took a nosedive. Even aftermarket kits that claim to be “improved” don’t solve the core issues. Think torn o-rings, brittle oil ports, and poor machining that leaves tolerances all over the map. Every time one of these fails, you’re looking at downtime, a tow bill, and a big dose of frustration.
DIESELSITE Steps In to Fix the Game
When DIESELSITE decided to build their stand pipe kit, they didn’t just tweak the original—they went back to the drawing board and solved every weak point they could find. The result? A stand pipe kit that’s tough, reliable, and built to handle whatever you throw at it.
This isn’t just a rehash of the same tired designs with a marketing spin. The team at DIESELSITE went back to the drawing board to engineer a stand pipe that finally solves the recurring failures. Here’s why this kit stands out:
- Redesigned Stand Pipe Shafts: Every shaft in the DIESELSITE kit features a back-up o-ring for each main o-ring. That’s a level of redundancy you won’t find elsewhere, providing a safety net against leaks.
- Proper Materials for Every Component: O-ring durometer (or hardness) isn’t just an afterthought here. These are built to last, with materials specifically chosen for the rigors of high-pressure oil systems.
- Improved Machining: Thin, brittle oil ports? Not in this kit. The machining tolerances are precise, ensuring durability and eliminating the weak points that plagued previous designs.
- Double the Protection: Inside the shaft, DIESELSITE doubles down with extra o-rings and back-ups, so you’re not relying on a single line of defense.
- Disassembled and Pre-Greased: DIESELSITE sends their stand pipes disassembled and pre-greased. This isn’t just a detail—it’s critical to ensure the o-rings are perfectly positioned during installation.
Why You Need This Kit
The DIESELSITE Stand Pipe and Dummy Plug Kit is peace of mind in a box. It’s not just a fix—it’s an upgrade that eliminates one of the biggest pain points of the 6.0L Powerstroke platform. Whether you’re daily driving, towing, or heading out on a long-haul adventure, this kit makes sure you’ll get there without worrying about your stand pipes letting you down.
Ready to stop messing around with weak parts? CLICK HERE to head on over to the Dieselsite website. Throw one in your cart and get back to doing what you bought your truck for—getting the job done.
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