Fuel filter replacement gone bad
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Fuel filter replacement gone bad
I just did a bozo no-no. I was replacing the fuel filter tonight, as i have done often. This time I noticed a lot of debris in the can after I drained the fuel. I took a q-tip to the fuel port on the driver's side then I tried to clean the gunk on the bottom of the can. In the process of doing this I managed to break off a small round metal something (no idea) that is attached to a horseshoe shaped wire that has 2 other round metal pieces (magnets?) that are attached to an electrode or something underneath that plate. Can anyone advise me what this is and how I can replace it? Is this a big deal or not? I haven't tried starting it yet because I am also cleaning the K&N and it won't be dry until tomorrow. Any ideas?
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That would be your fuel filter heater and they do break. For now I would just unplug it or you might start blowing a fuse. Believe it is the middle connection on the drivers side of the canister. They are replaceable however I've not done it yet. Do a search on it .. there is lots of information.
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Okay, I've searched around a little bit, this sounds pretty common. I have unhooked the middle connection for now and I'll look at replacing it later. If I could get the thing out I may be able to solder it myself. Thanks for the help!
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The fuel heater comes out very easy. You can re-solder it or just forget about it.
Mines been unplugged for years. Don't need it here, even in MI where it
gets pretty cold.
Just remove the stand pipe
CAUTION: LH THREADS!
Look here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...hole-time.html
Mines been unplugged for years. Don't need it here, even in MI where it
gets pretty cold.
Just remove the stand pipe
CAUTION: LH THREADS!
Look here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...hole-time.html
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