Right fuel filter??
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Right fuel filter??
I bought fuel filters from Autozone and replaced the old ones today, the one on the top of the engine was different from the old one, for one it was a smaller diameter than the original and it doesn't snap into the lid. I verified it is the part number they show for my truck (FF779) did not see a brand name on the box. I am concerned with the difference in size, is it an acceptable replacement or is it going to cause me problems.
Jäger
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I wouldn't use them. If you get debris into those injectors you'll ruin them and they are very expensive. Did the large fuel filter on the frame have a white membrane around the filter pleats? If not then it's the wrong filter, missing the 'Aqua-Bloc' membrane that keeps water out of the injectors.
You can get the filters for a good price here:
Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Truck Filters, Air Filters, Oil Filters, Transmission Filters And Glow Plugs
Make sure you get the FD-4604 fuel filters with the Aqua-Bloc membrane.
You can get the filters for a good price here:
Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Truck Filters, Air Filters, Oil Filters, Transmission Filters And Glow Plugs
Make sure you get the FD-4604 fuel filters with the Aqua-Bloc membrane.
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If you have any doubt, and it sounds like you do, it's not worth the risk. The most important thing to the life of your injectors is proper filtration and good fuel pressure. If it were me, I wouldn't run the risk of injector damage.
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Pick up a set at the Ford dealer. The price is far less than risking the injectors, IMO. An International Truck parts supply would also have them. I don't recall that specific part number so hopefully someone will post up on that.
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As Kepler4 mentioned, a International dealer (if you have one near you) is a great place to get your fuel filters. You would want part number 1847170C93
Here is another link for Racor fuel filters online. This place is a couple of bucks cheaper than most...
RACOR PF F4604: 6.0 Powerstroke diesel filter RACOR Fuel Filter PF F4604 FITS 2003-2007 6.0 POWERSTROKE DIRECT OEM REPLACEMENT CALL FOR CASE QUANITY DISCOUNTS
Here is another link for Racor fuel filters online. This place is a couple of bucks cheaper than most...
RACOR PF F4604: 6.0 Powerstroke diesel filter RACOR Fuel Filter PF F4604 FITS 2003-2007 6.0 POWERSTROKE DIRECT OEM REPLACEMENT CALL FOR CASE QUANITY DISCOUNTS
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I found the right ones and put them in already, also talk to the guys at autozone and showed them that they had the wrong ones in the package. their website showed the kind I was supposed to get and that what I got was completely wrong. Thanks for all the help!
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I picked up a set of fuel filters from Autozone last week and have not yet put them in. I looked on the filters and they say LUBER-FINER L4604F. They look just like the Racor ones except for the plastic which is black and not tan. Are these filters correct?
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Here is a list of Fuel filter brands and part #'s, which brands do we need to stay away from?
AC DELCO GF691
BALDWIN PF7812KIT
CARQUEST 86599
DONALDSON P550527
FLEETGUARD FS19797
FORD 3C3Z9N184CA
FORD 6E7Z9155BA
FRAM CS9667
GM (GENERAL MOTORS) 89058386
HASTINGS FF1145
INTERNATIONAL 1843059C91
LUBER-FINER L4604F
MOTORCRAFT FD4604
MOTORCRAFT FG1095
NAPA GOLD 3599
PUROLATOR F55590
RACOR R4604F
WIX 33899
AC DELCO GF691
BALDWIN PF7812KIT
CARQUEST 86599
DONALDSON P550527
FLEETGUARD FS19797
FORD 3C3Z9N184CA
FORD 6E7Z9155BA
FRAM CS9667
GM (GENERAL MOTORS) 89058386
HASTINGS FF1145
INTERNATIONAL 1843059C91
LUBER-FINER L4604F
MOTORCRAFT FD4604
MOTORCRAFT FG1095
NAPA GOLD 3599
PUROLATOR F55590
RACOR R4604F
WIX 33899
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No! They aren't Racor. They are made by Luberfiner and don't have the outer Aquabloc sleeve nor do they fit properly! Here's what you've got (L-4604):
Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Luber-Finer L-4604F Fuel/Water Seperator Filters(L4604F): Pick Up & Excursion
Here's the correct Racor fuel filter with the Aqua-Bloc membrane (FD-4604):
http://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/Fd-4604-Motorcraft-Fd4604-Ford-6-0-Liter-Turbo-Diesel-Fuel-Water-Seperator-Filters-Pick-Up-Excursion-Fd-4604.aspx
The pics online are both FD-4604 so it's deceiving! Order the correct Racor filters and your injectors will reward you with long life.
Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Luber-Finer L-4604F Fuel/Water Seperator Filters(L4604F): Pick Up & Excursion
Here's the correct Racor fuel filter with the Aqua-Bloc membrane (FD-4604):
http://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/Fd-4604-Motorcraft-Fd4604-Ford-6-0-Liter-Turbo-Diesel-Fuel-Water-Seperator-Filters-Pick-Up-Excursion-Fd-4604.aspx
The pics online are both FD-4604 so it's deceiving! Order the correct Racor filters and your injectors will reward you with long life.
Last edited by Kep4; May 8, 2008 at 08:21 AM. Reason: Add pics comment
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Here is a list of Fuel filter brands and part #'s, which brands do we need to stay away from?
AC DELCO GF691
BALDWIN PF7812KIT
CARQUEST 86599
DONALDSON P550527
FLEETGUARD FS19797
FORD 3C3Z9N184CA
FORD 6E7Z9155BA
FRAM CS9667
GM (GENERAL MOTORS) 89058386
HASTINGS FF1145
INTERNATIONAL 1843059C91
LUBER-FINER L4604F
MOTORCRAFT FD4604
MOTORCRAFT FG1095
NAPA GOLD 3599
PUROLATOR F55590
RACOR R4604F
WIX 33899
AC DELCO GF691
BALDWIN PF7812KIT
CARQUEST 86599
DONALDSON P550527
FLEETGUARD FS19797
FORD 3C3Z9N184CA
FORD 6E7Z9155BA
FRAM CS9667
GM (GENERAL MOTORS) 89058386
HASTINGS FF1145
INTERNATIONAL 1843059C91
LUBER-FINER L4604F
MOTORCRAFT FD4604
MOTORCRAFT FG1095
NAPA GOLD 3599
PUROLATOR F55590
RACOR R4604F
WIX 33899
Naturally, Ford/Motorcraft, Racor and International are all OK. The last time I checked, Baldwin and Hastings were repackaged Racor. Purolator may also be OK since Baldwin, Hastings and Purolator are all divisions of Clarcor Inc. Other than that, I am not so sure if any of the others listed are OK...
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Some of the part numbers listed are a little off, but if you are going by brand....
Naturally, Ford/Motorcraft, Racor and International are all OK. The last time I checked, Baldwin and Hastings were repackaged Racor. Purolator may also be OK since Baldwin, Hastings and Purolator are all divisions of Clarcor Inc. Other than that, I am not so sure if any of the others listed are OK...
Naturally, Ford/Motorcraft, Racor and International are all OK. The last time I checked, Baldwin and Hastings were repackaged Racor. Purolator may also be OK since Baldwin, Hastings and Purolator are all divisions of Clarcor Inc. Other than that, I am not so sure if any of the others listed are OK...