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how many fuel filters are there on the 7.3 ltr? I'm not familar with this motor only the 6.0. any info would help. and do you have to wet prime it or does it self prime like the 6.0
Last edited by FloridaF250; Aug 12, 2008 at 03:11 PM.
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Yeah just one filter. Just a few mnutes to replace it. 2 nuts on top, and a funny lid. I used a 3/8th's extension and a tap from a hammer to get the filter off.
I'd also like to add that Wix now has a new filter out that comes with a (relatively) flat gasket, not the traditional beveled gasket. If you get a filter with a flat gasket you need to apply a film of motor oil to the gasket before the install. If you have the beveled gasket a coat of diesel will work fine.
On a related note - there is always a good supply of nicely priced filters like this on eBay if you are so inclinded. Given that it's not usually an emergency purchase part I usually find a seller with lots of 100% feedback for auto parts and buy a few at a time. The Ford dealer markup on these is huge!