fuel/water separator.

[Gamble]

How often do you guys open the plug on the separator and drain the water out? I was just wondering, it appears that whomever got hold of mine last stripped out the 6mm allen head and I am not sure how I am going to get it out now. I have heard some mechanics say that they recommend doing this every few weeks or so, but I have heard others say that they just wait till the light comes on.

[alwil]

You could try an easy out that should work.
Or you could just take the end cap off....I think that drains it too.

[gottabadf250]

Try to drain it atleast once a month.

I've never had a fuel in water light thus far.

If you get the plug out, International and Ford offer a plug that you can screw in by hand, you should definately get one!

[03-blue-Powerstroke]

I drain mine once a month. Here is the new drain plug...HFCM Drain Plug

[xnman]

Where is the separator located on a 2007 6.0?

[03-blue-Powerstroke]

On the driver side frame rail near the transmission.

[xnman]

Thanks... Better start off by draining it first off.

[Gamble]

I am going to pick up a set of easy outs, and see if mine will come loose, but damn its in there tight and it seems like a fairly soft, malleable iron, so I dont know if an easy out will get it or not, but I will try. thanks for the info.

[bismic]

Changing the filter does NOT drain the water separator.

You can epoxy a 6 mm allen wrench in the stripped plug and most likely get it out.

[Squid4life]

Originally Posted by bismic

Changing the filter does NOT drain the water separator.

You can epoxy a 6 mm allen wrench in the stripped plug and most likely get it out.

Nice idea, I like that.