water separator

[TXFF]

so I have not drained my water separator in like three or four months. so I went out try to drain it but nothing came out ( truck running and not running). should I be worried? or have I been buying good fuel.

[Profarm72]

Good question, mine is just the opposite though when I flip the lever on mine it'll continue to drain until I flip it back.


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[dwcok]

Mine was doing this and when I changed the filter I noticed some crusty stuff in the area by the drain. After cleaning that it worked fine, but has recently started again. I am sure it is dirty again. You might want to check that on yours.


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[chauncey1980]

this is a big problem with the fuel water separators and if you let it go you will end up with rust deposits in the fuel system which can lead to fuel pump failure. I had the same problem with mine. more then likely it is gelled up on the inside. what you need to do is drop the separator, take the cover off and clean it. after that it is important that you drain the separator regularly, especially if you live in a damp environment. if you don't keep up on this it will gel up again

[Tydb]

I have the same problem. When I drain it it just trickels out . I am about to take it apart tomarrow . Is there anything special I should know about this . I have the gasket .

[mts678]

Mine trickles too. I would like to know how to really clean it, take it apart and all that as well


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[mts678]

A how to guide would be great and parts needed along with part numbers! Hell this should be a sticky


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[K1LLsW1TchEd]

there are water separator kits online for $40-45 includes gaskets. "repairs the yellow lever"

[mts678]

Can u post a link man? Thanks!


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[K1LLsW1TchEd]

there is two ford vendors on here. autofair ford and sunrise. send them a message for a kit or you can just go to your local ford dealer.