Changing Frame Mounted Fuel Filter
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Changing Frame Mounted Fuel Filter
I have changed this filter 3 times and ended up smelling like diesel fuel for about a week. Is there a way to change it (or drain it) without making this mess?
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[quote=tperk100;8348959]I have changed this filter 3 times and ended up smelling like diesel fuel for about a week. Is there a way to change it (or drain it) without making this mess?
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The drain plug can be changed out with a different style that allows for draining with less mess. Don't know the part # right off, but I believe you can get it from DieselSite.com
You could wear disposable vinyl gloves also.
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The drain plug can be changed out with a different style that allows for draining with less mess. Don't know the part # right off, but I believe you can get it from DieselSite.com
You could wear disposable vinyl gloves also.
To add a sig, click on User CP up on the tool bar. Don't know if you need a certain # of posts first.
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When doing the fuel filter it also helps to have the truck down hill a bit, and less than a 1/4 tank of fuel, better if its < 1/8th and you wont get near as wet. There is also the updated turn out, but, with a lot of fuel in the tank, still get a wet hand, arm, armpit, ect.
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I have changed this filter 3 times and ended up smelling like diesel fuel for about a week. Is there a way to change it (or drain it) without making this mess?
Thanks
Does anyone know where to go to add a signature.. I have looked and looked and cannot find it for the life of me!
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I cant say this will work on a stock height truck, but my truck I can wedge a funnel between the driveshaft and frame, put a pan under it, remove the plug and never get a drop on me, the ground or the frame/driveshaft.
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I subscribe to the wedged funnel under the HFCM and a clear used juice jug so I can see the dirt and water that comes out. Here is the upgrade plug...can be purchased many places now...even the dealer has them.
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In addition to all the above:
1. Let the water drain run until it stops. This will minimize the amount of fuel still in the filter housing.
2. Use a 5 gal bucket under the housing. Fumbling around with a funnel must makes a bigger mess. I use wide mouth kitty litter buckets. They are white, so you can see dirt or water.
3. Most of the fuel that gets on you runs down your arm. Solution - keep your arm above the fuel as much as possible.
4. Don't wait a week to take your shower.
1. Let the water drain run until it stops. This will minimize the amount of fuel still in the filter housing.
2. Use a 5 gal bucket under the housing. Fumbling around with a funnel must makes a bigger mess. I use wide mouth kitty litter buckets. They are white, so you can see dirt or water.
3. Most of the fuel that gets on you runs down your arm. Solution - keep your arm above the fuel as much as possible.
4. Don't wait a week to take your shower.
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