I must be blind, I cant find a link to how to replace the fuel filters on my F350 anywhere. The ones I did find had dead links or pictures that would not load. Also is it a good idea to add diesel fuel additive on every fill up or is it a waste. This is my first diesel pardon my ignorance.

 

Try the 6.0 tech folder. You should find what your looking for there. Pay attention to the torque specs so as not to crack the cap.
I those some fuel treatment every two or three tanks. A little preventive can save you a bundle down the road.

Good Luck.

 

I did try the 6.0 tech folder nothing in there that works, dead links.

 

Your right, I just checked and am getting the same thing, 404 page not found.

 

There are two filters. One on the frame rail located under the drivers side of the truck. I use a plumbers strap wrench to get this one off. It works well and no risk of cracking the cap. The other one is on the top of the engine next to the oil filter housing. I use a ratchet extension to open this one. You need to be careful to just snug the caps back on when you are done. Many people have cracked the caps by torquing too much pressure when closing the lids. The O-ring provides the seal, the cap just needs to be snug. I don't know the torque specification and have never used it. It takes me about 15 minutes to do both filters. Hope this helps!

 

<TABLE style="WIDTH: 634pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=845 border=0 x:str><COLGROUP><COL style="WIDTH: 634pt; mso-width-source: userset; mso-width-alt: 30902" width=845><TBODY><TR style="HEIGHT: 38.25pt" height=51><TD class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 634pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 38.25pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: silver" width=845 height=51>To change the HFCM (frame rail) filter - get the Lisle socket from any auto parts stores. It is a low profile socket that gives you a little extra room. It works for the oil filter cap also.</TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17><TD class=xl24 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #d4d0c8; BORDER-TOP: #d4d0c8; BORDER-LEFT: #d4d0c8; WIDTH: 634pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #d4d0c8; HEIGHT: 12.75pt; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width=845 height=17>Small fuel filter takes a 24 mm socket or 15/16 inch.
I have found that a 3/8 in. Drive Offset Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet works best.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944835000P

Fuel Filter Change:
http://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/D...ence-Guide.pdf

For the E series fuel filters (upper filter)
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articl...icle-06-06.php
"After filter change, remove air before starting: 3 cycles of (ignition on for 3 sec, ignition off for 15 sec).
Then ignition off for 3 seconds and START"

 

how did I know Mark would have a good link for this?

 

Also (instead of having to put up w/ the existing drain plug and 6 mm allen wrench):

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Also - I learned from this site to put a sheet of aluminum foil (or simething similar) against the frame rail before installing the new filter / cap. It prevents rubbing the new filter against areas that can get the new filter very dirty.

 

Bismic,

Thanks for the tips and links!!!

 

I use masking paper that I have laying around my shop to put between the frame and filter housing when replacing the filter, works good for me. The filters are extremely easy to change I find, I didn't drain all the fuel out of the filter housing on top of the motor when I did mine, I was just careful not to splash it around and it all seems to be fine.

 

Thanks for the help and links.
Looks pretty easy to do,

 

Just be prepared to get some fuel on your sleeve when doing the on frame filter. Also use the ford filter as some "will fit" filters could give problems with fuel flow and pressure.