My O-ring rant, sort of....
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From: Somerset, MA
My O-ring rant, sort of....
To all of you who have replaced the O-rings on the fuel filter drain valve, my hat's off to you!
I did mine this weekend, and what a PITA that was!! I could barely get my fat hands in there, and of course my worklight kept moving on me so I couldn't see a thing. And I must have dropped my ratchet in the valley at least five times due to my slippery, diesel soaked fingers.
It wasn't too bad though, the temps were in the twenties,with a stiff breeze, so every time I whacked my hand or fingers, they were too numb to feel it!
But seriously, thanks to all of you in these forums, I wouldn't be able to fix things like this myself, (or even know that it needed to be fixed) if it weren't for you guys & gals!
I've learned so much about my truck, these forums are a lifesaver for all of us first-time diesel owners!! Thanks again!
I did mine this weekend, and what a PITA that was!! I could barely get my fat hands in there, and of course my worklight kept moving on me so I couldn't see a thing. And I must have dropped my ratchet in the valley at least five times due to my slippery, diesel soaked fingers.
It wasn't too bad though, the temps were in the twenties,with a stiff breeze, so every time I whacked my hand or fingers, they were too numb to feel it!
But seriously, thanks to all of you in these forums, I wouldn't be able to fix things like this myself, (or even know that it needed to be fixed) if it weren't for you guys & gals!
I've learned so much about my truck, these forums are a lifesaver for all of us first-time diesel owners!! Thanks again!
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From: Cincy OH
Yeah, I hear ya and feel your pain! There is virtually no room there, especially depending on how many add-ons you have. I replaced mine for the second time. Seems to be a yearly maintanance item...
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Originally Posted by f350peter
So far so good, no leaks (knock on wood). Does the fuel bowl delete do away with the filter? I would think not having a fuel filter would be pretty risky....
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From: Gillette, WY
Originally Posted by yellow401
Yeah, I hear ya and feel your pain! There is virtually no room there, especially depending on how many add-ons you have. I replaced mine for the second time. Seems to be a yearly maintanance item...
Got an idea.... the fuel bowl is relatively low presure.... Try Silicone O rings.... I have a whole Cat (Caterpillar) O-Ring kit... Almost any size a person could use and about $350 LOL... Love being a company worker... Free for me.
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I just replaced mine as well, and I have to agree its a PITA! I am wondering how many other o-rings I am going to have to replace due to ULSD? I found out I can still get LSD at a local gas station, that is until they switch. They are the only one I have found in the area that has not switched. The owner must have and older diesel truck. lol
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