Why oh Why has Ford gone to these stupid metric sizes ??????????????????


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Picked up filters at IHC a month ago for $41 Canadian taxes in and just got around to installing them. Tried to get under the truck and the step bar was too low!!! Maybe stomach to big. Took it to a buddies garage and he jacked the front end and I explained the procedure as outlined on this forum. He just unscrewed the housing cap and replaced the filter. Only the diesel in the housing escapes when you do this. Some had reported doing the change when the tank was about empty so not much pressure on the system and you would not loose a lot of fuel. Well in my truck nothing else leaked out and the tank was full. We recyled the key several time and it fired right up. Repeated the top filter and same result. It took longer to put in on the hoist than to change the filters.He charged me $20 for his time. Saved about $100-120 over dealer job. Next time will have a better jack or remove the step(6 bolts). Well worth the time to save big bucks. Thanks FTE for all the good info.

 

I went to my International Dealer (Alaska Truck Center) and picked up my fuel filter kit $29.11 (no sales tax in Anchorage). Also had to order the replacement drain plug which was $14.43. They didn't charge me for the shipping on the plug either and had it to me in two days. Total spent: $43.54. The rest of my "savings" by not going to the dealer bought me a set of in-channel vent visors, a Lund Interceptor hood shield and a big ol' juicy steak and cold beer at LoneStar

The savings was well worth the trip!! The filters retailed for $57.93 and the drain plug was $21.78. They had 20 filter kits in stock and the sales guy asked me how many did I need. I should have bought two or three kits at that price. I still need to pick up my drain plug tuesday, so I may just buy a couple more kits while I'm there.
It's hard to believe the stealerships will charge over $200.00 for a filter change when it can be done quicker than rotating your tires.
I'm just greatful for having sites like FTE where we all can gain useful info and save money when it comes to our trucks!!

 

I just got my 2006 f350 6.0L last week. i also have a 97 psd.
I've always changed the one fuel filter in the 7.3, like every 7-8k miles. I know it might be too soon, but I figured the engine had a lot of miles on it, it's not a bad preventive maintainence item to do. I never drained the bowl though. The filter came out, the rest of the fuel looked clean in the bowl, i slowly lowered the new filter in, screwd the cap back on.
i looked for this thread because i wanted to learn how to do this for when I do need to change my fuel filter on this new truck. I checked at my local parts store an they wanted 44 plus tax for the fuel filter kit, that is motorcraft brand. the fram(which i heard was junk) was 98 bucks! plus tax. not sure why the big price difference.
i might have to try my local IH supplier and find out how much the motocraft ones there are.
A friend of mine said he uses the WIX fuel filters from napa, and they are pricer than the motorcraft, but supposedly a better filter.

Questions, does the motocraft fuel filter kit, come with new orings. and why are so many guys talking about this replacement drain plug, does the one go bad when you take it out and you have to replace it. I love the drain on my 7.3. just a lever and it drains, but i only had to do that afew times when i think i had water in the fuel.
I haven't looked on the new truck to locate the second filter on this 6.0. which one do you need the 36mm socket for, it looks as though you need it for the top cap of the one up near the oil filter. the 6mm allen opens up the drain for the upper fuel bowl or the lower horizontal one? or both?
just trying to inform myself, I like to know all about a new motor and truck way before I have to change these things. I'm glad the oil filter is up top on this new motor. i always hated where the oil filter was on the 7.3 not really a tight area, but i always had to puncture a hole in the bottom to let it drain prior to unscrewing it.

too bad the filters are all different, now i have to buy separate filters for each of my trucks. oh well. it's worth it for the look of this nice truck.

any help would be appreciated. thanks guys.

 

Dapgar

Check earlier in this thread for the IHC part # for the filter kit. This is probably the best filters and the best price you will find. These always come with new o-rings. You will need the 36 mm for the bottom filter. I believe its a 1/2 inch drive to loosen the top filter housing.Be carful not to tighten to much. Info in FTE on foot lbs etc.

i'm no expert on the 6mm drain plug. I believe it is somewhat inferior quality and some guys strip the thread when putting it back in. Someone will correct me on this point if im off base.

enjoy your new truck.

 

TinyOne is right. The stock brass plug is a pretty soft metal and is prone to stripping under continuous use. The lower filter is located on the drivers side frame rail. This is the one that can use a 36mm (but some report that a 35mm socket fits a little more snug) You might also want to invest in an updated drain plug offered for the LCF trucks. This plug offers you the ability to remove the plug by hand.

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-05-19.php
(the part number is found in the article)

hope this helps you out a little more.

 

Dapgar, there are 2 fuel filters on 6.0's. One on top of the engine (2 micro filtering) and the main one, the drivers side frame rail inside, up near the tranny pan.

That is where the "Drain Plug" issue is and why you get 2 filters when you pay $30+ (IH Dealer) for a kit. Were you thinking two fer one?

 

lonewolf,
what are you talking about? I know there are two fuel filters on the 6.0L.
I was asking about the drainplug and why people were putting in a new one.
I know the KIT comes with two filters. I kept hearing about this replacement drain plug and didn't know where it was or which filter it pertained to. that is all.
i never thought i was getting 2 for one.

 

I changed my oil & both fuel filters on my 03 6.0 last week for $110.00. I purchase 5 gal. buckets of Rotella at the Tractor Store for 43.00. Purchased 3 Oil Filters and Both Fuel Filters on Ebay for 62.00. Kwik Kar Oil Lube in my town wants $225.00 for Oil and Filter Change.

 

The revised drain plug that Int'l has fits the large HFCM filter housing on our 6.0L motors. It is easier to remove... and if it ever becomes stripped (as many have), you can grab onto it with the ****.

Check out the link below for more info...

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articl...icle-05-19.php

 

[QUOTE=dapgar]I just got my 2006 f350 6.0L last week. i also have a 97 psd.
I've always changed the one fuel filter in the 7.3, like every 7-8k miles. I know it might be too soon, but I figured the engine had a lot of miles on it, it's not a bad preventive maintainence item to do. I never drained the bowl though. [QUOTE]

The way you worded this makes it sound like you are only changing 1 filter, ontop of the engine, and can't find or see the drain plug, which is on the primary filter under the truck.

Are you in the know now as to the plug, reasoning, etc? The Foirddoc's link showes it real well . . .

 

maybe i worded it wrong, i was just talking about the one filter that my 7.3 has.
i see that new plug, i'm going to get one tomorrow, so i have it for when i need the fuel filter changed, i'd rather change them earlier than every 15k, just seems like a long time.

 

Well there are 2 filters now and I am at 14,967 so will do it this weekend and change out my plug as well. My issue is my 6 mm allen doesn't fit in the new plug. Niether do any std allens so i guess i will have to see if my 6mm allen is a bad one. Don't use metric allens that often.

Good luck on your future change out and plug replacement!

 

I just changed both fuel filters on my new used 2006 F-250 Crew Cab(Horse Hauler). Another idea to help contain fuel splatter. I used a five gal. bucket and cut a piece, of 5m plastic about 18 inch square. I pulled this by one corner in a diamond shape around and by the fuel filter on the frame rail. I tucked one end around the upper fuel lines(just to hold in place) this allowed the other end to drap into bucket. As I slowly removed the fuel filter the fuel was directed by this plastic into the five gal. bucket. I used a 4' by 4' piece of plastic under the bucket, along with several wip up rags. I read all the posts on this site before I started. All the insight was a enormous help. This is my little helpful hint. Truck started and is running fine. Experience helped in being careful not to overtighten anything and to be very careful about cross reading.
Thanks again for all the helpful posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!