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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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How much is enough??

to drain the HCFM?? How long do I let it run out? Diesel is clear so i dunno. I looked at the tech post but it just says how to do it....not how long. I have it draining out right now.

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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Usually just a few seconds will release the bit of water in there. Next time hold a paper cup or similar. Catch what you can. Have a look, if there is water you will see the difference in color.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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I let mine drain until the flow stops. It takes about 10 or so seconds.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Thanks guys. I just let it run for what seemed like 5 minutes but was probably only 1 or 2. The l;ight finally went out.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Just an FYI and for future reference...

...enough...is just before and immediately prior to ...to much.

Just thought you oughta know.
 

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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Tuesday night liars club event this evening Keith?


I used a small coffee can and it filled less than half way.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Airborne6.0PSD
Thanks guys. I just let it run for what seemed like 5 minutes but was probably only 1 or 2. The l;ight finally went out.
mine was like that as well. Seemed like I was gonna drain the whole tank before it stopped.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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The light's back on

I went hunting for a couple days now the light is back on. Any ideas??? Should I drain some more out?

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There may have been a TSB for it but mine did the same thing; long story short there was a problem with the sensor in the HCFM, got it replaced and no problems since.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by kw5413
Just an FYI and for future reference...

...enough...is just before and immediately prior to ...to much.

Just thought you oughta know.
I would tend to disagree...I was told that a container this big made from Unobtanium and the precise amount of Eleventy-Two ounce-liters is what the proper engineering call-out is for this and those procedures.

Sorry...Very late and deep into a GreyGoose bottle(smarta$$ juice) told me to post this!
 
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