Need some help on this one.

I have an 05 KR with the 6.0, went out this AM to drain my fuel pump of any water.

I cannot find the lever or the drain as shown on the owners manual. I can't find anything that even looks like it could be a drain on the pump.

Hope someone can help me on this as I am getting ready to hit the road with my RV and would sure like to know how to drain the water in case I get some bad diesel.

Thanks,

Joe D

 

You can't see it too well in this pic, but behind the fuel heater wire harness (which is no longer used) is a plug that accepts an allen wrench...that's the water in fuel drain.

You can see the inside of that plug in the bottom picture.

 

To expand on what Steve gave you, many of the owners manuals incorrectly showed a lever, so that is why it doesn't look correct to you.

You will need a 6mm allen wrench, and if it has not been opened regularly, a bit of luck helps too.

 

Thanks a lot Steve and Bill. Went out and looked its just like you said.

Wish they would do the manuals correctly.

Joe D

 

Hey Joe,
Do yourself a favor and get the upgraded brass plug. Easier to work with, and it routes the fuel/water away from the driveshaft/frame rails. They can be had for around $15.

 

Not to hijack this thread, but has anyone done a replacement on the fuel/water sensor ? My "water in fuel" light keeps coming on, even though I've done the entire process of draining the module and replacing the fuel filter. It'll be off for the first 5 minutes or so of driving, and then come on.

Thanks,
TX

 

try using a q-tip in the water drain hole, I had the same problem an cleaned alot of junk out of there and light went away.

 

In my 25 years of driving diesels in California, I yet have to see a drop of water in the fuel.
I know other states with high condensations might have it, but per my experience the water draining is overrated.

 

Thanks for the information on the brass plug. First thing I noticed was that the drive shaft is right in the way. Where can I get this plug?? Ford Item?

Joe D

 

Not Ford, but Ed the parts guy has them on his site.

 

Any time, Joe. Actually, I got mine from my dealership, they had them in stock. Just ask for part number 6E7Z-9C082-A. Easy swap out.

 

Not the case here in Tennessee. The dealership drained it when I bought the truck, then I saw it about 4000 miles later. I just drain it each time I do an oil change, and have not seen it since.

 

Lots cheaper at the International dealer.......

 

Thanks everyone.

Joe D

 

i was having the water in fuel light come on alot in my 06 f350 sd so we changed the filters today and drained the pump so far so good thanks for the info