fuel filter leak

Triflex · #1 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 05:37 PM

1997 f-350 7.3 psd. I installed a new fuel filter and gasket but fuel bubbles out from around the gasket. I did put clean diesel on gasket when I installed it. At first I hand tightened it but now I have tightened it as much as I dare but still leaks when pressure builds up. I bought filter at Ford so it is supposed to be ok.

strokerboy73 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 05:38 PM

my dad has a 95. he doesnt change the gasket?o ring everytime. he uses the old one. he said it helps.

Triflex · #3 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 06:11 PM

Thanks, I`ll see if I can find the old one and try it although it was probably thrown.

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**SMKSTAX** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 09:09 PM

That gasket only goes on one way too. Did you put it on upside down maybe?

Triflex · #6 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 10:59 PM

I`ll check. It is possible I did. Thanks for the suggestion. Will let you know.

planeoldguy · #7 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 11:04 PM

Sounds like the gasket may be upside down.

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mschn99 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-26-2008, 11:04 PM

i second the upside down comment..seen it a few times before

Triflex · #9 (**permalink**) 02-21-2008, 09:42 PM

Yep, upside down. Thanks for the info,

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