changing fuel filters
changing fuel filters
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Well, it depends on the type of vehicle. For my expedition, and the escort, it was little plastic clip that you could pull out. Also, don't type in all caps, it is hard to read, and on the internet it is like yelling.
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Fitz,
Please calm down. If you have a ford then you have the correct tool. When you push the plastic ring into the fitting, you will feel it insert about a 1/16". Sometimes you will have to take the line out of tension but that shouldn't be the case with a fixed fuel line. If the line is bolted down to the body, you'll never get it to separate. free up the line and try again. Once you've done it once, it get's much easier.
Have patience with yourself and your truck.
KingFisher
PS try each tool size. It will be obvious when you've got the correct one.
Please calm down. If you have a ford then you have the correct tool. When you push the plastic ring into the fitting, you will feel it insert about a 1/16". Sometimes you will have to take the line out of tension but that shouldn't be the case with a fixed fuel line. If the line is bolted down to the body, you'll never get it to separate. free up the line and try again. Once you've done it once, it get's much easier.
Have patience with yourself and your truck.
KingFisher
PS try each tool size. It will be obvious when you've got the correct one.
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I just changed the fuel filter on my f150 and it used a 5/16 tool. I started to use a 3/8 tool but when I slipped it over the new fuel filter stem I could see it was 1/16 big. To use it, I shot WD-40 on the fittings (including the safety clips, and then disengage them) then I put a little dab of engine oil right on the end of the tool. Then you slip the tool over the fuel filter stem and push it firmly into the fitting, away from the filter. the fitting should release. Also, when you install the new fuel filter, put a little engine oil on each stem flange (not all over the stem, just the flangewhere the fitting clicks). This will help it slide/click back into the fitting and give the fitting some moisture/corrosion protection.
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It is tight down there, I like the little set of basic white nylon fuel line tools made by Lisle, costs ten bucks.
I think I'll start yelling...I HOPE YOU ARE SURE THE FUEL IS DE-PRESSURIZED... Sorry, anyway, I got a faceful of gas when I changed the filter last time. I forget what I did wrong, but gas comes out pretty fast when it just has a few PSI's.
Even if you have the system down to standard pressure there will be gas pouring out. It is good to have a metal spill-tray on the ground and under the filter to help catch what the lines will give you.
Time to yell again, I guess my shop teachers did alot of yelling when it came to matters of safety. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SAFETY GOGGLES ON, especially if you are on your back under the gas lines. Good Luck
P.S. I wasn't yelling at you guys, I was yelling with you..
I think I'll start yelling...I HOPE YOU ARE SURE THE FUEL IS DE-PRESSURIZED... Sorry, anyway, I got a faceful of gas when I changed the filter last time. I forget what I did wrong, but gas comes out pretty fast when it just has a few PSI's.
Even if you have the system down to standard pressure there will be gas pouring out. It is good to have a metal spill-tray on the ground and under the filter to help catch what the lines will give you.
Time to yell again, I guess my shop teachers did alot of yelling when it came to matters of safety. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SAFETY GOGGLES ON, especially if you are on your back under the gas lines. Good Luck
P.S. I wasn't yelling at you guys, I was yelling with you..
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I'm new at this but one thing to remember is make sure when you change filter have good ventilation. 5 years ago in cold temps I had just washed floor and closed the garage up tight shut down the heat was under Explorer changing filter with big flashlight the gas vapors traveled across the floor about 12 feet to a trouble light laying beside my 66 mustang and exploded sending me to a burn unit for 3-weeks and skin grafts I still change these filters but with alot more caution. Had changed many on the job but the one at home got me good PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL!!!!!!!
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All,
Changing fuel filters is never fun. Being under a vehicle with the potential of volatile fuels has its risk. One of the tricks I've learned over the years is to tie a rag around your arm just above the elbow. When you break the fuel line loose, the fuel will start to drip. Of course it will drip down your arm and stop in your armpit. This is annoying. If you use the rag technique, you'll be good to go. It will also help with fuel puddling on the floor.
Consider it,
KingFisher
Changing fuel filters is never fun. Being under a vehicle with the potential of volatile fuels has its risk. One of the tricks I've learned over the years is to tie a rag around your arm just above the elbow. When you break the fuel line loose, the fuel will start to drip. Of course it will drip down your arm and stop in your armpit. This is annoying. If you use the rag technique, you'll be good to go. It will also help with fuel puddling on the floor.
Consider it,
KingFisher
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