Changing Fuel Filter
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Changing Fuel Filter
Ok im going to change the fuel filter on my 2000 f350 v10 tomaroe, anything special i need to know for this truck? i just picked it up last week so im going through it slowly.. also any specific brand of filter you folks recomend to use???
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You will need a "special" tool to separate the filter from the fuel line. There are two types but they should be inexpensive. There is a set that I have that looks like a white nylon puck, and a type that looks similar to a pair of pliers. The filter will be on the left side of the frame on the inside of the rail in about the middle of the truck. I changed mine right after I bought the truck used and it made a HUGE difference in power. Before I changed it I was concerned that the truck would be too underpowered to tow my trailer. The filter was almost completely plugged. The truck has good power now. Use caution when you remove the filter since the system is pressurized. I used a Wix because that is what they had at the store, but I am sure that Motorcraft (Ford) would be a good choice also.
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did you depressurize the system before you changed it? i did a search on here and saw that a few people suggested that you start the truck then pull fuse 19 (controls the fuel pump) and the truck will stall out then change the filter because the lines wont be pressurized, then when its all back together put the fuse back in and fire it up... just wondering if anyone has any comments on that method?
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It is certainly a good idea. I have changed a lot of them so I didn't even though I should. You can also find the pressure test port under the hood and depressurize there. It will look like a schrader valve. (like on a tire) You can also shove a rag up there and kind of work underneath it, that way no matter what you won't get any spray. When you start it back up it will crank longer than normal as it fills the filter and builds pressure. You can also turn the key to "run" and then back off repeatedly about five or six times before you start it. Don't forget to immediately check for leaks when you start it back up (or after cycling the key)
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Yeah, just make sure you put the fuse back before you cycle the key! You don't have to do the key cycle thing, it will just crank longer before starting if you don't. It is also a little easier/safer to check for leaks without the engine running.
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Fairly easy job. The operation of the tool will be obvious once you have the new filter and tool in hand. There are tangs on the inside of the inlet/outlet of the filter that won't let the fuel lines come out. The actual sealing is done with an o ring. The tool just pushes the tangs out of the way so the fuel lines can pull out of the filter. The filter has to go on the right way also. It will have an arrow on it showing the direction of fuel flow. Make sure the arrow points to the front of the truck and you are all set.
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a big thank you to ameinig for all the help, your advice helped a lot and i got the job done and there are no leaks... did have a little touble since the old filter was so dang ruster getting it to release but i got her...
thanks againg.
ben
thanks againg.
ben
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