water separator bypassed!! help
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Laughing Gas
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water separator bypassed!! help
Hey guys, I got the truck a while ago, with some issues! Anyways, The return lines are leaking and I got a new kit to fix them this week.
When I got the truck, i noticed the water separator (86 f-250) mounted next to the brake booster has been unhooked (by-passed) There is a little electric fuel pump wired inline. I'm guessing he did this so he could prime it in the mornings due to the return lines leaking.
So, I am guessing my water separator is shot as well, though can't be sure??
Where can I get a new one, parts, etc.?
What do you guys recommend? I have heard of guys putting one in from a newer 7.3 that are part of the fuel filter set-up?
thanks for any help etc.
When I got the truck, i noticed the water separator (86 f-250) mounted next to the brake booster has been unhooked (by-passed) There is a little electric fuel pump wired inline. I'm guessing he did this so he could prime it in the mornings due to the return lines leaking.
So, I am guessing my water separator is shot as well, though can't be sure??
Where can I get a new one, parts, etc.?
What do you guys recommend? I have heard of guys putting one in from a newer 7.3 that are part of the fuel filter set-up?
thanks for any help etc.
Post Fiend
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From: Faibanks Ak.
That is a weird place for a fuel pump. To change to the 7.3 filter setup you have te ghange the filter header and I'm pretty sure the bracket too.
I went the other way on my one truck that I put a 7.3 in I changed it too the 6.9 filter because I change the fuel filters every 2 oil changes and there used to be a substancial difference in the filter cost. I don't use a water seperator on mine and have never had any water trouble, but I change my filters more often than some.
I went the other way on my one truck that I put a 7.3 in I changed it too the 6.9 filter because I change the fuel filters every 2 oil changes and there used to be a substancial difference in the filter cost. I don't use a water seperator on mine and have never had any water trouble, but I change my filters more often than some.
Postmaster
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From: Malahat/Cowichan Valley
Those ones mounted on the firewall are not so good either. They leak air in and cause all sorts of issues. Best is to get a fuel filter with the fuel water serarator attached on the bottom. Should look like a plastic cup. If you change your filters regularly, it will eliminate a lot of problems and also use a good diesel fuel conditioner that helps remove water and clean injectors. Racor makes a nice setup. not too bad of a price either.
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