fuel filter replacement

dinomite · 07-30-2001, 06:50 PM

went to the store today to get a couple oil filters, and picked up a fuel filter as well. anyone want to tell me how to install it? i'm pretty sure i know what to do, but would like someon to run through it, if you could.

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90LX AOD Convertable: Lakewood control arms, FMS springs.
Best 1/4: 15.277@92.25 (2.27 60')
AIM: dinomite1, roadracestang
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stanger8172 · 07-30-2001, 10:37 PM

When I did it I

1. undid the clamps

2. disconnected one hose ( going to the motor)

3. got a shower of gas on my chest until I propped the hose going to the filter up out of the way! (lol)

4. your new filter SHOULD have (2, plastic)new clamps that go over where the hoses meet the filter.

5. you are good to go after that!

RMARIANI · 07-31-2001, 06:28 AM

stanger8172 has it down. Just be conscious of the flow direction arrow and use a large rag or towel to avoid the gas shower. Oh, and no smoking!!

Fox Body · 07-31-2001, 07:48 AM

To avoid that wonderful gas shower:

1) Don't attempt to remove fuel filter directly after shutting off the car-- allow some pressure to drop.

2) Use a rag and wrap the filter, then get a pliers and unclamp the clamps (most likely those difficult, non-screw tightening metal clamps).

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

dinomite · 07-31-2001, 10:17 AM

lol! i'm amazed noone mentioned it, but your supposed to run the car, then go back and trip the inertia switch to drop the pressure (the car will stall). doing that reduces the gas shower. thanks guys!

07-30-2001, 06:50 PM	#1
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	fuel filter replacement went to the store today to get a couple oil filters, and picked up a fuel filter as well. anyone want to tell me how to install it? i'm pretty sure i know what to do, but would like someon to run through it, if you could. ------------------ 90LX AOD Convertable: Lakewood control arms, FMS springs. Best 1/4: 15.277@92.25 (2.27 60') AIM: dinomite1, roadracestang dinomite@softhome.net

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07-30-2001, 10:37 PM	#2
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	When I did it I 1. undid the clamps 2. disconnected one hose ( going to the motor) 3. got a shower of gas on my chest until I propped the hose going to the filter up out of the way! (lol) 4. your new filter SHOULD have (2, plastic)new clamps that go over where the hoses meet the filter. 5. you are good to go after that!

07-31-2001, 06:28 AM	#3
RMARIANI Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New Jersey Posts: 167	stanger8172 has it down. Just be conscious of the flow direction arrow and use a large rag or towel to avoid the gas shower. Oh, and no smoking!!

07-31-2001, 07:48 AM	#4
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	To avoid that wonderful gas shower: 1) Don't attempt to remove fuel filter directly after shutting off the car-- allow some pressure to drop. 2) Use a rag and wrap the filter, then get a pliers and unclamp the clamps (most likely those difficult, non-screw tightening metal clamps). ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

07-31-2001, 10:17 AM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	lol! i'm amazed noone mentioned it, but your supposed to run the car, then go back and trip the inertia switch to drop the pressure (the car will stall). doing that reduces the gas shower. thanks guys!