first fuel filter change question
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first fuel filter change question
i just bought my truck an 05 with the 6.0 and i need to change the fuel filter (or want to for peace of mind). is the one on the top of the motor the only one? any diesels i have worked on have a water seperator in the system... not this one... or is there another location....
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i just bought my truck an 05 with the 6.0 and i need to change the fuel filter (or want to for peace of mind). is the one on the top of the motor the only one? any diesels i have worked on have a water seperator in the system... not this one... or is there another location....
You'll need a 6mm allen wrench to pull the drain plug and a 32mm socket to remove the cap that holds the filter in. Like everything else, Racor/Ford/Navistar is what you want and replace both filters at the same time. Use some new motor oil on the o-rings (the kit will come with two new ones). And just snug 'em down...don't over torque or you'll crack the caps. One last thing...don't use a 1/2" drive racket in the secondary filter cap...it will crack; use a socket (24mm I think).
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I mis-spoke; you need a 36mm socket (the same size as the oil filter) to remove the primary fuel filter.Yes, there should be two filters and two o-rings in the box when they hand it to you. Should look something like this:
[PFF-4616] - Racor PFF4616- Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Fuel/Water Seperator Filters: Pick Up & Excursion-REPLACES FD-4604/FD-4616 - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks
Make sure the primary (larger) filter has the "aqua-block" media on it. Otherwise the HFCM won't be able to separate the water out of the fuel.
[PFF-4616] - Racor PFF4616- Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Fuel/Water Seperator Filters: Pick Up & Excursion-REPLACES FD-4604/FD-4616 - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks
Make sure the primary (larger) filter has the "aqua-block" media on it. Otherwise the HFCM won't be able to separate the water out of the fuel.
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then get one of these to ease the pain.
DTS Articles - HFCM Water Separator Drain Plug Upgrade
One of these helps also because it is short
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As pop said 4x4 not much room i cut the socket down so it just had enough left to fit on cap then find smallest 1/2 drive ratchet as in the thickness of head , makes it easer to do.
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I mis-spoke; you need a 36mm socket (the same size as the oil filter) to remove the primary fuel filter.Yes, there should be two filters and two o-rings in the box when they hand it to you. Should look something like this:
[PFF-4616] - Racor PFF4616- Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Fuel/Water Seperator Filters: Pick Up & Excursion-REPLACES FD-4604/FD-4616 - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks
Make sure the primary (larger) filter has the "aqua-block" media on it. Otherwise the HFCM won't be able to separate the water out of the fuel.
[PFF-4616] - Racor PFF4616- Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Fuel/Water Seperator Filters: Pick Up & Excursion-REPLACES FD-4604/FD-4616 - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks
Make sure the primary (larger) filter has the "aqua-block" media on it. Otherwise the HFCM won't be able to separate the water out of the fuel.
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Yes, that's where I buy all my PSD filters. If they are or aren't cheap than Oreilly's...I have no clue. I know Oreilly's doesn't stock the fuel filters (Racor mfd) and maybe the Fram oil filters. So I just order several of each when I place an order with Diesel Filter....usually about 16 oil and 8 fuel, shows up in two boxes at my house. I'm an OEM guy, I try to keep OEM parts on all of our rides.Your still going to get a little dibble out of the HFCM, even after you've drained the water separator first. But it won't be near as messy if you didn't. I don't remember if your '05 is 4WD or not; if it is you may find it easier to use a couple of extensions on your 3/8" drive and have the ratchet behind the tranny cross member. There is more room there behind the transfer cause. It's not an issue on the 2WD trucks...because there isn't a front drive shaft in the way.
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