Fuel Filter
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From: Toronto, ON
hmm. I thought that I read somewhere that letting the engine run until it runs out of gas is bad for the engine?
Also, could one not use 2 vise-grips and pinch the gas line at both ends near the filter?
Also, could one not use 2 vise-grips and pinch the gas line at both ends near the filter?
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From: N. Gwinnett Co. Georgia
Well, I could use the vise-grips, trouble is that the steel tends to stay crushed once crushed. The Aikens Ford procedure is to trip the emergency cut-off and let the truck run out of gas, it just shuts off. A re-attempt at starting confirms no pressure. They have probably done thousands of fuel filters there, one of the largest truck dealerships anywhere. A diesel, however is a different animal due to the type of injector system and pump, NEVER let a diesel run "dry". $$$$$.
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will this thread never end. just change the thing.
yes, no matter what you do some gas will get on you.
yes, you do need to relieve pressure.
yes, you do need a tool. this is a really easy job to do.
as nike says; just do it!
good luck and have a nice day.
yes, no matter what you do some gas will get on you.
yes, you do need to relieve pressure.
yes, you do need a tool. this is a really easy job to do.
as nike says; just do it!
good luck and have a nice day.
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From: Toronto, ON
Originally Posted by tex94F250
Well, I could use the vise-grips, trouble is that the steel tends to stay crushed once crushed. The Aikens Ford procedure is to trip the emergency cut-off and let the truck run out of gas, it just shuts off. A re-attempt at starting confirms no pressure. They have probably done thousands of fuel filters there, one of the largest truck dealerships anywhere. A diesel, however is a different animal due to the type of injector system and pump, NEVER let a diesel run "dry". $$$$$.
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From: va
Originally Posted by quicklook2
will this thread never end. just change the thing.
yes, no matter what you do some gas will get on you.
yes, you do need to relieve pressure.
yes, you do need a tool. this is a really easy job to do.
as nike says; just do it!
good luck and have a nice day.
yes, no matter what you do some gas will get on you.
yes, you do need to relieve pressure.
yes, you do need a tool. this is a really easy job to do.
as nike says; just do it!
good luck and have a nice day.
Everyone has to start somewheres. He wants to make sure he doesn't break anything. Ask all the questions you what. Get a Haynes manual is a very important repairs manual ( its cheap) it WILL make your life a lot easier, and save you some headaches. I like the step by step details these books have. Let us know how it went. Ps don't use a drop lite, a lot of people forget. The fuel may spray on the bulb. Then I guess this thread will end. :0
sorry
Last edited by mike L; Apr 1, 2005 at 09:42 AM.
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
will this thread never end. just change the thing.
yes, no matter what you do some gas will get on you.
yes, you do need to relieve pressure.
yes, you do need a tool. this is a really easy job to do.
as nike says; just do it!
good luck and have a nice day.
yes, no matter what you do some gas will get on you.
yes, you do need to relieve pressure.
yes, you do need a tool. this is a really easy job to do.
as nike says; just do it!
good luck and have a nice day.
