Fuel filter
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From: BC Canada
Get the OEM one at your dealer.
Then slide under the drivers side of your truck, right near the back of the cab, clipped to the inside of the frame rail.
lLoosen the gas cap first,then put it back on..... and make sure the key is off, to release as much pressure as possible.
yes it will leak a bit anyways, no biggie though
Then slide under the drivers side of your truck, right near the back of the cab, clipped to the inside of the frame rail.
lLoosen the gas cap first,then put it back on..... and make sure the key is off, to release as much pressure as possible.
yes it will leak a bit anyways, no biggie though
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If you do it your self you will need the quick disconnects for the line. i believe its the Blue and Gray colored disconnects looks like this OTC Set, Fuel Line Disconnect Tool - Model 7361 at Sears.com
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If you do it your self you will need the quick disconnects for the line. OTC Set, Fuel Line Disconnect Tool - Model 7361 at Sears.com
It is easy to do just gassie.
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Take a look at the top of the page under Articles/Specs...Fuel/Oil/Air Systems. There is a good step by step with pictures, how to relieve pressure, etc.
Make sure you get the right filter and use the disconnect tool. My 5.4 FFV has 3/8-in ends not 5/16. Have a rag handy and watch your eyes or wear safety glasses. Easy to do, just don't force anything.
Make sure you get the right filter and use the disconnect tool. My 5.4 FFV has 3/8-in ends not 5/16. Have a rag handy and watch your eyes or wear safety glasses. Easy to do, just don't force anything.
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Everyone is entitled to treat their own truck however they please.
Myself I would not start mine, and then bang the fuel pump shut off though.
if you keep tripping and resetting the emergency shutoff it could maybe fail, but the real harm I see is running the injectors dry, especially doing it over and over on purpose.
I have fixed vehicles for people that ran their car/truck out of gas and done damage.
Maybe I am just too cautious....Heck maybe I could do it to my truck 50 times and not harm it.
But I prefer to not take that chance, call me OCD or whatever it is, I will not subject my truck to that needlessly though.
If I wanted a **** poor job done, I would just take it to a shop and entrust it to someone I do not know, and know nothing of their skills, and let them work on it.
Myself I would not start mine, and then bang the fuel pump shut off though.
if you keep tripping and resetting the emergency shutoff it could maybe fail, but the real harm I see is running the injectors dry, especially doing it over and over on purpose.
I have fixed vehicles for people that ran their car/truck out of gas and done damage.
Maybe I am just too cautious....Heck maybe I could do it to my truck 50 times and not harm it.
But I prefer to not take that chance, call me OCD or whatever it is, I will not subject my truck to that needlessly though.
If I wanted a **** poor job done, I would just take it to a shop and entrust it to someone I do not know, and know nothing of their skills, and let them work on it.
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If you do it your self you will need the quick disconnects for the line. i believe its the Blue and Gray colored disconnects looks like this OTC Set, Fuel Line Disconnect Tool - Model 7361 at Sears.com
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From: BC Canada
But maybe oneday i will buy a set, just because I like tools, and toys.
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i always unplug the fuel pump cut-off switch, and then start the engine until it runs out of fuel..... that will help to relieve most of the psi.... then just do the change. for the tool, years ago i bought a pair of disconnect tools which has like 4 sizes. works great !
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How do you remove the fuel lines without using the tool to expand the spring inside the collar?