fuel filter

On Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:54:34 -0500, HL B123 rearranged some electrons to say:

Do you know how to change a fuel filter? If not, then $30 for labor is probably a bargain for you.

Seems reasonable...

Well, the sequence of steps is simple, to change out the fuel filter:

1. truck OFF, parking brake set, on a clean, level surface. Set the Parking Brake! NO smoking, or open flames, and ground yourself of any static electrical charge. Best do this in a well ventilated area, at least 30 feet from any ignition source, gas water heater, or other device with pilot light.

1. relieve pressure in the fuel system, at the shrader valve on the fuel rail, on the engine, with engine being COLD! I use a rubber hose from my fuel pressure gauge set ( when on sale, at Harbor Freight Tools).

2. have a large drip pan to catch the 2-3 ounces of gas that can flow out of the filter, and the lines.

1. pull the line clips on the ends of the filter. I wear safety glasses. Rubber gloves are recommended, because gas burn skin, and is absorbed through the skin, on contact.

2. gently pull the lines, and watch out for gas splash.

1. replace the filter, observing the "IN" and "OUT" ports are correct.

2. Immediately wipe up any gas that that spilled on you, your clothes, the chassis, the floor, and recycle any that is in the large drip pan.

No.

The filter is located along the driver-side frame rail. It has a barb thingie that holds the fuel lines to it. You can buy the tool that releases the barbs for about $5. I've not been able to figure out a way to release the barbs without the tool. It should take about 5 minutes to replace the filter.

I'd like to add that these clips are where one would need the tool I described in another post as barbs. With the new filter in hand, one will notice a ridge around the flange that the fuel lines fit onto. The barbs are inside the fittings on the lines, and they clamp over the ridge on the filter. The barb-tool slides inside the fitting to spread the barb so they will fit over the ridge as the fitting is pulled off.

Thanks for all suggestions and tips. I can see the barb clamp you referred to I will probably buy the tool .This will be my weekend project a good day to all hlb

=A0 =A0 =A0 I can see

a good day to all =A0hlb

go for it - you can do it !

I did .and no problems thanks hlb