Fuel Filter Change
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From: Jupiter USA
Fuel Filter Change
Don't want to sound stupid but...recently acquired 99 F350 PSD 4x4 4dr. I am ready to change the fuel filter, but am having trouble finding the correct wrench / tool. The fuel filter cover does not match what is in the original books with the truck. the cover appears to need a torx style wrench. Does anybody know what size it takes????
More Turbo
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From: Oregon USA
Fuel Filter Change
It should be the same as my dads 00. His just spun off by hand. I don't know of the tool?
Justin
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2002 F-350 SC LB 4X4 6SPD PSD. 3.73 gears. 2.5" leviling kit. K&N air filter. Rhino lined Bed. Prodigy trailer brake controler. 35x12.5x16.5 BFG A/T. 16.5x10 ultra wheels. pop up gooseneck hitch and firestone airbag spring helpers. Reese fifth wheel hitch for my new toy hauler. Superchips microtuner.
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2002 F-350 SC LB 4X4 6SPD PSD. 3.73 gears. 2.5" leviling kit. K&N air filter. Rhino lined Bed. Prodigy trailer brake controler. 35x12.5x16.5 BFG A/T. 16.5x10 ultra wheels. pop up gooseneck hitch and firestone airbag spring helpers. Reese fifth wheel hitch for my new toy hauler. Superchips microtuner.
As of 1/05/03 Single and looking
Any single females around?? (hey I gotta do what I gotta do)
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Newport News
Fuel Filter Change
The first time I changed mine I used a large oil filter wrench. If you have a filter wrench that will fit over the oil filter, it will fit over the lid to the fuel bowl. I also used the wrench to ensure the lid was tightened enough as well.
basstardo
2002 F-250 Lariat, 7.3L PSD, 6 Spd Manual, 4x4 Off Road Package, Line-X Liner, grille gaurd, soft tonneau, altezza tail lights (adds at least 15HP
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basstardo
2002 F-250 Lariat, 7.3L PSD, 6 Spd Manual, 4x4 Off Road Package, Line-X Liner, grille gaurd, soft tonneau, altezza tail lights (adds at least 15HP
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From: South of you
Fuel Filter Change
You are probably seeing an aftermarket filter. Many aftermarket filters come attatched to a new lid....one piece. O.E.M. will be just the element and you use the factory cap. You can use just a plain oil filter wrench to loosen the cap, or if you are real careful take the handle of a screw driver and tap the blade part with a light hammer to bump it around. It will be stiff at first until you break the gasket seal. When installing the new gasket/filter, go ahead and put a light coat of fuel on the gasket to help it seal and don't tighten it very tight as the gasket will form a seal to prevent leaks.....hope this helps you out.
Post Fiend
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From: Denton,TX
Fuel Filter Change
I do mine by hand. Open the drain valve while you give it the first turn, it helps releive the pressure and makes it easier to turn. The fuel filter you have is the new style with the lid mounted to the filter. Make sure that when you buy replacement filters that they have the lid included, as you do not have the original factory lid.
Fuel Filter Change
