Replacing fuel filter
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Replacing fuel filter
Is there any trick to replacing fuel filter on 1992 F250 diesel ? it appears to have fuel lines and wires to both ends of the filter holder.I have a picture but can't figure out how to attach it here.
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Remove the base WIF (water in fuel) wire, drain the filter at the water drain on the base of about 1/2 cup or all fuel if you so wish. Remove the rubber sleeve and drain tube, then unscrew the filter, I use a oil filter wrench to break it loose. Remove the base, toss the filter and old fuel. Clean the filter base of any crud, close the drain. Now install the filter on the base with the Oring lubed hand tight, if you have it fill the filter 3/4 full with fuel additive via the outer holes in the filter If you use diesel then use fresh and pour it gently into the outer holes only. Install the upper seal on the filter, lube it, then screw the filter on the header, hand tighten then 1/2 turn more by oil filter wrench. Connect the wire and drain tube. Start the engine....check for leaks. You may want to purge air at the Schrader valve from the filter while cranking for start.
Last edited by PLC7.3; Apr 20, 2006 at 01:27 PM.
