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fuel filter
My 7.3 is the early model and everytime i get a new fuel filter with the cap attached it just won't fit or tighten.
Am I don't something wrong ? If I find just the filter without the cap attached it works fine..
Any suggestions or comments appreciated !
Thanks
Am I don't something wrong ? If I find just the filter without the cap attached it works fine..
Any suggestions or comments appreciated !
Thanks
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Racor PFF4596 Replacement Fuel Filter Element for 1999-2003 Ford 7.3L Diesel
If you must use the integrated cap/filter design. The Baldwin filter seems to fit well. PF7698
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Since i got this L'99, I have had miserable luck with Motorcraft lids/gaskets sealing. The best so far, has been the combined cap and element from AZ.
Although I saved the MC lid, I likely wont go that way again based on my own experiences.
Since i got this L'99, I have had miserable luck with Motorcraft lids/gaskets sealing. The best so far, has been the combined cap and element from AZ.
Although I saved the MC lid, I likely wont go that way again based on my own experiences.
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When I got the truck it had one of those aftermarket filter/lid combos, I didnt have a problem but when I changed it, I bought a new OEM lid and OEM filter and have been replacing with the OEM filter ever since, no problems.
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The Motorcraft filter is the best filter to buy IMO, Baldwin would be an acceptable substitute. Racor manufactures the OEM filters so thy would also be okay. But the 'AZ' brand is probably a far inferior product as is typical with AZ. I know it's not as good as Motorcraft. Also, avoid WIX or Napa fuel filters as they are very sub-standard in this application. They filter far less and don't have effective water separation.
There is much more to a filter than how well it fits. We learned this with the K&N fiasco.
For what it's worth, I have never had a problem with my MC lid and replacement filters. The O-rings are a pain at first but you get used to it. A properly tightened lid is all you need worry about.
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There is no difference in early and late 99 fuel bowls.
The Motorcraft filter is the best filter to buy IMO, Baldwin would be an acceptable substitute. Racor manufactures the OEM filters so thy would also be okay. But the 'AZ' brand is probably a far inferior product as is typical with AZ. I know it's not as good as Motorcraft. Also, avoid WIX or Napa fuel filters as they are very sub-standard in this application. They filter far less and don't have effective water separation.
There is much more to a filter than how well it fits. We learned this with the K&N fiasco.
For what it's worth, I have never had a problem with my MC lid and replacement filters. The O-rings are a pain at first but you get used to it. A properly tightened lid is all you need worry about.
The Motorcraft filter is the best filter to buy IMO, Baldwin would be an acceptable substitute. Racor manufactures the OEM filters so thy would also be okay. But the 'AZ' brand is probably a far inferior product as is typical with AZ. I know it's not as good as Motorcraft. Also, avoid WIX or Napa fuel filters as they are very sub-standard in this application. They filter far less and don't have effective water separation.
There is much more to a filter than how well it fits. We learned this with the K&N fiasco.
For what it's worth, I have never had a problem with my MC lid and replacement filters. The O-rings are a pain at first but you get used to it. A properly tightened lid is all you need worry about.
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Motorcraft did not work for me, hence I went to something else. If you google, MC has proven to be a leaker for some people. I think the beveled gasket is to blame.
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hand tight dont work for me. mine will leak.
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