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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Fuel filter location

I just got a 1985 F150 XL shortbed 4x4 302 engine, and am wondering where the fuel filter is? Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Go to the driver's side frame rail. Inside you will see the fuel lines coming from the tank. Follow them. They will go to the fuel pump first then to a black "canister" type thingie?! You have to open up the bottom using probably a oil filter wrench maybe. There is a rubber gasket that you will have to replace as well. Good luck!

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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Thanks

This is a southwest truck, with 4x4 4spd, dual tanks, air, tilt, XL, cruise etc, pretty neat truck, I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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Cool! Sounds great! Welcome to FTE! Be sure to check out the Guidelines and your State's chapter. Enjoy!

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Thanks, would you concur

that hesitation and "chugging" under a load on steep inclines would be a dirty filter? or at least a good place to start. The truck sat for a year before I got it, and I filled both tanks with fresh gas and injector cleaner. It seems to idle fine and runs well on flat surfaces. Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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For sure. It's a cheap thing to do anyways and is preventative maintenance. You should do it once a year.

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