diesel leak!!

[okiepowerstroke]

2002 f250 7.3, my wife sent me this video this morning of her truck leaking diesel fuel. Any suggestions?

YouTube - diesel leak

YouTube - diesel leak

[Mikey's250]

Check up around the fuel bowl. Mine was leaking right there from the fuel bowl drain valve.

[kingshawn]

my 2000 f350 7.3 is doing the same thing

[AhrmanHammer]

Mine started doing the same thing last winter... ended up being the fuel bowl drain valve O-Ring... Changed it out and it hasn't leaked since...
If you're in a pinch you could always flip the old o-ring over... it'll reseal and hold ya over for a little while or long depending on how lucky you get...

[okiepowerstroke]

any diagrams out there showing how to replace the oring? Remove the fuel filter and is it under the fuel filter? i have never messed with this on this diesel before.

[AhrmanHammer]

Here's some good info for ya....
Fuel Leak
and here's a link to drain valve repair write-up...
Separator Valve Rebuild

Good Luck!

[AhrmanHammer]

The valve is actually on the back side of the fuel bowl, can be a PITA to get the screws out and back in... but the above links will help alot. That's what I used when I replaced my O-rings...

[okiepowerstroke]

thanks, i will check this out tonight.

[Mikey's250]

The drain valve is on the back of the fuel bowl with the yellow handle looking thing. The o rings were my problem but I took it off and couldnt find any to go back on so I just put it back together and hasnt leaked a drop since and thats been about a year.

[okiepowerstroke]

I replaced the orings and still have a drip from the valve. I am afraid to get the T-20 screws to tight. I am questioning if they are too loose though.