Sorry, I guess I still don't completely understand, do I need to do this sometime during this filter change process?

 

1. Start truck and let it warm up real good. (Makes starting after filter change easier)
2. Ensure truck is in park (auto), Neutral (manual).
3. Set Emergency Brake.
4. Chock Wheels. (We don't want no members running themselves over)
5. Open Hood.
6. Place Rags under filter to catch spilled fuel.
7. Apply Filter wrench to filter.
8. Remove filter. (Clockwise looking down from the top)
9. Open New Filter.
10. Fill filter with fuel or Diesel Fuel Treatment if you choose to do so. (I recommend Stanadyne Lubricity Formula)
11. Apply light coat of motor oil to filter o-ring.
12. Install filter until snug, not tight. (Counter Clockwise Looking down from the top)
13. Hold Schrader Valve open. (Located on Filter head, looks like a tire stem)
14. Crank Motor until solid stream of fuel comes out of the Schrader valve. (Crank no more than 20 seconds, wait 2 minutes between to cool starter)
    • If you have no one to turn the key for you, you can:
      • Remove the Schrader valve, Attach hose to catch container, Turn the key yourself.
      • Use a Clipon Air Chuck, Turn the key yourself.
      • Jump The starter Solenoid. (on inside of the passenger fender)
        • To jump the solenoid, Jump the Large Terminal coming from the Positive battery to the Little terminal
15. Release Schrader valve.
16. Clean up engine bay, tools, rags etc...
17. Start Truck (might take 10 seconds or so to start)
18. Watch for fuel leaks around the filter.
    • Leaks, Tighten filter a little more.
    • No Leaks, Continue.
19. Close Hood.
20. Remove Chocks.
21. Go for a ride and enjoy the pleasures of working on your own vehicle

-Enjoy
fh : )_~

 

Nice writeup; I'm printing a copy for my glovebox

 

Great, I got it, I am all done with install, just resting a minute before I start the starting process. One last thing, does anyone know what the wire at bottom of fuel filter is, I assume it's for a sensor or something, but it's never been hooked to anything since I've owned it, should that go to positive or negative, it doesn't reach much of anything, so I am guessing negative.

 

Thats the water sensor, it goes to the instrument panel to display the "Water in Fuel" idiot light.

It should plug into the base of the filter. (If you have the right filter)

-Enjoy
fh : )_~

 

did ya get her started ok again damons?

 

The wire IS plugged in base of filter but it's the other end that is not attached to anything, I need to know what to do with that.
Also, yes, I did get it started, it took longer the a couple 20 second shifts. After about the 4th try the batteries started dying, then I found my jumper cables were bad, (after trying to jump it for 20 minutes.) I borrowed my Dad's and after a few minutes it started.
I appreciate all your guys' help.

 

Multiple 20 second intervals when ???

To bleed the system (Schrader valve open, ie: Step 13)
Or
After the bleeding (Schrader valve closed, ie: Step 16)

And how long did you wait between those two steps... Steps 13 and 16???

Waiting could cause the filter to drain back if you have air intrusion in the fuel system from the filter on. ie: Return system, Filter head, Filter o-ring, IP feed line, IP Housing, etc...

-Enjoy
fh : )_~

 

I think I followed it right. It only took one 20 second cycle to get a solid stream out the valve, after that, it took at least 3 more before it started.
I still need to know where that wire goes.

 

Ok, That 3 more times bothers me a little ... That could point to one of a couple things, Air Intrusion (Typical), Weak Injector Pump IF there was no bleed back from air intrusion.

That will be determined the next time it sets overnight, if it doesn't start easy the next morning that would indicate there is Air Intrusion. (or glow plug issues)

I have not given an EXACT answer for the wire because I do not know the exact answer, someone more familiar with the wiring harness than I, can give you a better answer. Someone will shortly. It's really not required.

-Enjoy
fh : )_~

 

Festus,Iv noticed its quite common by many reports to take a while after changing filters.
The recommended trick in this case,after your #14 step,(if still no start) is to crack open 2 or three fuel injector lines,then crank a little bit,until air is pushed out,and steady stream of fuel is seen.then close them and she fires right up usually after that.
many report to get lucky and not need to crack the injector lines at all.but if still a hard start,that's the trick.


with my e-pump all i do is:
1.pop the hood
2.remove the filter.
3.screw on new filter (no need to fill.)
4.close the hood.
5.turn key forward to the run position.
6.wait 30 seconds (allows the pump to fill the filter,and push all air out of the line back into the tank.)
7.start the truck (literally 1-2 second start like always.)
no mess(except when removing filter.)no hassles.no excessive drain on the batteries or starter.no wasted time.
no one can convince me the electric fuel pump conversion was a waste of time lol.


another tip for your list also Festus,is if you add this to step #1:
1.start the engine and leave running for 10 minutes.This warms the engine,so its easier to start after you change the filter with the trusty mechanical pump.this way,your not fighting a "cold start" with the "air intrusion" start.(learned that from Star.however,i didn't even run my truck w/the lift pump.i changed that before i hit the road.)

 

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Great point, I'll add the Warm it up first part ... [edit] Added [/edit]

However I am in disagreement about cracking the injector lines, It's not needed unless the IP is going south! If it is, fix it or it'll likely fail at the most inopportune time possible. Cracking Injector lines causes them to crack around the flare.

Personally I prefer manual pumps.

-Enjoy
fh : )_~

 

i can't agree or disagree on the need to crack the lines as iv never had too of course,nor ever will w/ the e-pump.

your not alone preferring old faithful.

 

I just wanted to again thank all you guys again for all your help. If anyone else see's this and knows where the wire goes from the bottom of fuel filter to ??????? where, please post.
(Look for my new post, I have a questions about transmission fluid)

 

Sorry, I could have posted this earlier if I'd read the thread sooner. Darn work



Hope that helps!

Chirs