I want to start doing the PM on my 02 7.3 PSD. Can someone tell me the proper procedure for changing the fuel filter? Any do's and don't's? I know this is simple to some, but if you have never done it before you don't want to stumble. Thanks, Dave

 

Somone sent this out a couple days ago -
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=273634
I haven't tried it yet, but seems pretty simple.

 

SC_Dave,

There's just a few things to consider. First there's a lever next to the fuel filter assembly to dump fuel from the filter housing. The housing has a small diameter tube running down from it, find the end and have a coffee can or something similar to catch the fuel when you dump it. (You'll want to dump at least a small amount of fuel so that none runs onto the top of the engine when you remove the fuel filter cover). You will be doing all this with the engine turned off (of couse). If you hold the lever down until fuel stops flowing, this will dump all of the fuel in the fuel filter housing (this is not really a bad thing if you suspect water or debris in the fuel, as long as your local recyling center takes the old fuel- I wouldn't put it back in t he tank). The cover that you'll be removing to replace the fuel filter is plastic, although it's heavy duty plastic, it's still plastic so try not to damage the cover during removal. (Fuel filter replacements are available with and without covers- with a cover costs more, and could be considerably more depending on where you purchase your parts). I had to use channel lock pliers with the head facing straight down into the "vanes" on the top of the original cover (some moron overtightened after the last replacement-me!). I ruined the top cover but fortunately the new one that I had standing by had a new cover (smart counterman at the parts place- didn't even ask me if I needed with or without the new cover, he took one look at me and said to himself, "with cover"). The fuel pump will prime the housing before you even turn the key from on to start when you go to re-start, so you shouldn't even notice any changes. Good luck. it's a quick and easy part to change for PM, 10 to 15 minutes and you should be back up and running.

 

Dont forget to add Stanadyne, I like to fill it up 1/2 or 3/4 it is really a good idea to do every oil change if you can, otherwise do it with the fuel filter change.

 

What's Stanadyne? What is it for and what does it do?

Thanks,
tex1313

 

It is a lubricator and cleaner for the injectors, it also raises the cetane level (like octane) so the fuel burns better.

Great to add to diesel during winter (for winter blend)

Available at local autozone

 

Are you talking about filling the fuel filter up 1/2 or 3/4 full?
Thanks,
tex1313

 

Thanks guys for all your help. BTW I use Diesel Kleen every fill up chspyder.

 

also remember to watch out for the correct way the o ring goes, the one oring has a bevel on it, so check the instuctions for which way it goes.

 

Yep 1/2 or 3/4 full, it burns like diesel, and cleans as it does it, some people run a full bowl, I like to let it mix a little.