Fuel Filter Change - NC

turbowine · 06-29-2006, 03:34 PM

how about a thread on this.how hard is it

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94 12v old truck

06-29-2006, 03:41 PM

It's not to awful hard. On mine there is a spin off top and you pull the filter out. Not sure about a 12valve.

ndurbin · 06-29-2006, 03:47 PM

Us 12v guys aren't so lucky there shortbus.............

The 94s have the ones that spin on like the oil filter and you need a another joint b/w your wrist and elbow to make it easy to reach under the master cylinder and up to the filter. But it can be done w/o the extra joint.

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06-29-2006, 03:58 PM

don't hate

ndurbin · 06-29-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2001shrtbedcummins

don't hate

Whats to hate? Being over-valved w/ a crappy fuel supply system, no thank you..............

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illflem · 06-30-2006, 04:57 PM

The trick that makes changing the filter on a pre '97 with vacuum assist brakes a breeze is to remove the two nuts that hold the brake master cylinder to the booster. Even though it doesn't look like it the whole master will then move easily towards the driver's side giving you a ton of room to work. With this method the spin-on type filter is much easier to change than the newer cartridge type.

Another trick I use that makes it easier is to open the bleed screw on top of the filter mount then pressurize the fuel tank with compressed air, 10 psi max, though the fill spout. You can use a blow gun wrapped in a rag or make what I have, an old fuel cap with an air chuck tapped into the top.
With this method it takes about 15 seconds to fill and purge the air from an empty new filter.
Sure beats pumping the primer button for half an hour.

Remember to clean the bottom of the sediment bowl and the sensor prongs for the water in fuel while you have it off.

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Last edited by illflem : 06-30-2006 at 05:11 PM.

turbowine · 07-01-2006, 02:47 AM

did it last night it was easy

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2001 3500 drw 5sp , 5in skyjacker lift , 35's , v10 cant wait to drop a cummins in it

94 12v old truck

Last edited by turbowine : 07-19-2006 at 11:25 AM.

Monster Truck · 12-17-2007, 03:29 PM

Did it yetsterday took about 10mins, as easy as changeing the oil filter but you have to have a good filter wrench, I also did it while spilling as much fuel as possible but I was in a spot where I could spill without and problems.

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06-29-2006, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-29-2006, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
2001shrtbedcummins Posts: n/a	It's not to awful hard. On mine there is a spin off top and you pull the filter out. Not sure about a 12valve.

06-29-2006, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
ndurbin Diesel Head Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Medicine Lodge, Kansas Posts: 1,481 ndurbin's Truck Pics	Us 12v guys aren't so lucky there shortbus............. The 94s have the ones that spin on like the oil filter and you need a another joint b/w your wrist and elbow to make it easy to reach under the master cylinder and up to the filter. But it can be done w/o the extra joint. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...tinb4k/New.gif 1994 2500 Reg. Cab 4x4 SLT Laramie CTD/DTT 330hp/765trq - Work Truck 2002 Ford F150 Super Cab - Daily Driver

06-29-2006, 03:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
2001shrtbedcummins Posts: n/a	don't hate

06-30-2006, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
illflem Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,027 illflem's Truck Pics	The trick that makes changing the filter on a pre '97 with vacuum assist brakes a breeze is to remove the two nuts that hold the brake master cylinder to the booster. Even though it doesn't look like it the whole master will then move easily towards the driver's side giving you a ton of room to work. With this method the spin-on type filter is much easier to change than the newer cartridge type. Another trick I use that makes it easier is to open the bleed screw on top of the filter mount then pressurize the fuel tank with compressed air, 10 psi max, though the fill spout. You can use a blow gun wrapped in a rag or make what I have, an old fuel cap with an air chuck tapped into the top. With this method it takes about 15 seconds to fill and purge the air from an empty new filter. Sure beats pumping the primer button for half an hour. Remember to clean the bottom of the sediment bowl and the sensor prongs for the water in fuel while you have it off. __________________ Bill '95 2500 4wd auto '95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler Both far from stock Last edited by illflem : 06-30-2006 at 05:11 PM.

07-01-2006, 02:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
turbowine Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2006 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 91 turbowine's Truck Pics	did it last night it was easy __________________ 2001 3500 drw 5sp , 5in skyjacker lift , 35's , v10 cant wait to drop a cummins in it 94 12v old truck Last edited by turbowine : 07-19-2006 at 11:25 AM.

12-17-2007, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Monster Truck Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kingston, WA Posts: 1,958 Monster Truck's Truck Pics	Did it yetsterday took about 10mins, as easy as changeing the oil filter but you have to have a good filter wrench, I also did it while spilling as much fuel as possible but I was in a spot where I could spill without and problems. __________________ Dads: 99 2500 Ext Cab Longbed 4X4 3.55s CTD, 5'', 47re, BHAF Outerwear Heat Sheild, Turnbuckle Wastgate, Fuel Pressure, Sucnoast Tripple Disk TC with custom vb work. Mine: 95 Ext Cab SLT, Loaded, 5spd, 3.54s, Leveled 5'' Lift 35'' Toyos, 4'' Straight into a 5'' bed kit with 6'' Mitres, Super B 57/66/14, Stage 2 Sticks, 3GSK, #60 Valve Springs, Stage 2 clutch, Custom Intake, Plateless, Boost and EGT on the pillar.