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instructions......
someone give me the heads up on changing my fuel filter, location, and any special instructions.........I just hit 78,000 and I figure I better start doing a little more up keep!!!!!!thx
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From: Lufkin
I wanna say it's on the drivers side of your truck underneath it. It's about mid-way back right up against the inner wall of your truck connected by to fuel lines on either side. You may need filter scissors to get it out though. I don't know for sure.
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Yep, it is mounted to the the frame of the truck right about where Joe and Tom said. Driver's side, halfway back. Mine is a 2000 also. I have changed it twice and both times one side is harder to come off. I think it was the output side of the filter. You'll need the special filter tool. It isn't a bad job. I did think Ford could have put it in a better place. I thought it was kind of a tight space to put two hands.
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You need a special tool? Hmf, I thought they were just regular hose C clamps on those, at least that's what I remember looking at. I never changed it before though. I think jiffy lube does it for like 10 bucks or something.
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You must relieve fuel system pressure before removing the filter.
Remove passenger side kick-panel and unplug inertia relay switch connector.
Start truck and let it run until it dies.
It is now safe to break the fuel system open.
Special tool is available at Advance / Auto Zone / etc. It costs about $5.
It's a simple job that takes about 10 minutes.
Plug the inertia relay back up after the new filter is installed. Start engine and check filter for leaks.
Remove passenger side kick-panel and unplug inertia relay switch connector.
Start truck and let it run until it dies.
It is now safe to break the fuel system open.
Special tool is available at Advance / Auto Zone / etc. It costs about $5.
It's a simple job that takes about 10 minutes.
Plug the inertia relay back up after the new filter is installed. Start engine and check filter for leaks.
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Don't they have that emergency fuel cut off switch behind the drivers seat inside the frame panel? I think mine does. You slide the little door back and there's a switch there.
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Maybe so Tom. Are we talking about the same thing?
I was refering to the intertia switch that cuts power to the fuel pump in case of an accident. There might be something else (as you mentioned) that I am not aware of.
I was refering to the intertia switch that cuts power to the fuel pump in case of an accident. There might be something else (as you mentioned) that I am not aware of.
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yeah, I think mine is in a different spot though. But i'm not certain of that. All that does is shut your fuel pump off though. Does that necessarily "relieve" the fuel pressure? And how does it release the pressure that's already in the line? Does it let the fuel flow back into the fuel tank?
Personally, I love the smell of gas and enjoy it when I disconnect a fuel line and it squirks crazily all over my face and hair. mmmm, the smell lasts for days. I'm thinking about tossing some gas into some really nice french looking bottles and selling it as cologne
Anyone want dibs on the first order????
Personally, I love the smell of gas and enjoy it when I disconnect a fuel line and it squirks crazily all over my face and hair. mmmm, the smell lasts for days. I'm thinking about tossing some gas into some really nice french looking bottles and selling it as cologne
Anyone want dibs on the first order????
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Your cologne sounds very nice. I bet a cigarette would really set it off...Yeah, that was cheesy. Nevermind.
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Good call Brain. I forgot to mention relieving the pressure. I still get gas on me due to the filter's location. I have a hard time getting to where I can see what I am doing and not getting the gas that runs out on me.
Tom, If I'm remembering correctly, my Haynes manual covers 97-2003 F-150s and it doesn't mention any other inertia switch locations other than behind the passenger side kick panel. Slide a small screwdriver into a slot to trip it. Your engine will run a little bit longer and then die. After your finished, reset the switch. It has a red button on top. Push it down to reset.
Special tool (simialr to mine)>>>> http://www.otctools.com/newcatalog/detail.php3?id=538
Good call Brain. I forgot to mention relieving the pressure. I still get gas on me due to the filter's location. I have a hard time getting to where I can see what I am doing and not getting the gas that runs out on me.
Tom, If I'm remembering correctly, my Haynes manual covers 97-2003 F-150s and it doesn't mention any other inertia switch locations other than behind the passenger side kick panel. Slide a small screwdriver into a slot to trip it. Your engine will run a little bit longer and then die. After your finished, reset the switch. It has a red button on top. Push it down to reset.
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I thought there were several large warnings in my manual that says "Never ever run your fuel injected engine until empty, this can cause fuel pump failure". You guys never had a problem with this?
Also, where did you get your hanes manual up through 2003????? I've been looking for one everywhere. Even Haynes website doesn't go that current. I want one really badly.
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Also, where did you get your hanes manual up through 2003????? I've been looking for one everywhere. Even Haynes website doesn't go that current. I want one really badly.
Tom
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Tom,
the inertia switch shuts off the pump. The engine will run only a few seconds until residual line pressure is depleted.
At that point the engine will die and the lines are no longer under presure.
This is different than running the tank dry and still having the fuel pump running.
Savy?
the inertia switch shuts off the pump. The engine will run only a few seconds until residual line pressure is depleted.
At that point the engine will die and the lines are no longer under presure.
This is different than running the tank dry and still having the fuel pump running.
Savy?