Changed Fuel Filters

[Seminolewind]

I changed my fuel filters last night which turned out to be a pain in the butt. The instructions I had which I got from this great website said to jack the driver side axle up to move the drive shaft out of the way enough to gain access to the filter on the frame rail. Well tried this with no success, so I ended up just dropping the front drive shaft which made it alot easier and in no time had both filters changed. My truck seems to run alot better now they are changed. Is it normal for the truck to surge a little after changing the filters? It did it for a while but now has seemed to stop.

[cotton]

My guess is, some air got in. The system would eventually purge itself and run correctly (which it sounds like it did).

I'm wondering if you couldn't have cycled the key a few times allowing the electric pump to prime the lines again and prevent the air from causing problems.

[HorseMover]

I have never jacked up or removed the driveshaft to change mine. It is a little tight but not that bad.

[Seminolewind]

I don't know I have a LWB F350 and could not get the ratchet in there to loosen the drain plug.

[GPD270]

Im about to change my fuel filters on my 06-F350. Im trying to find the how to thread thats on the forum. Can any of you kind gents point me in the right direction. Thanks

[Seminolewind]

This is not the one I used but has alot better illustrations

Changing 6.0 fuel filters

[GPD270]

Thanks!!! I just found it.

[bfloyd4445]

Originally Posted by Seminolewind

This is not the one I used but has alot better illustrations

Changing 6.0 fuel filters

thanks. Whats the best to use on the 36mm. a socket and ratchet? Looks pretty easy and i am about ready to change mine for the fist time ever! Does one get fuel all over the place? Should i put a tray under before removing the plugs?

[Seminolewind]

I did not have a 36MM socket so I used a crescent wrench to take the cap off. Kind of a pain but it can be done.

[HorseMover]

FYI you can get a 36mm socket at Sears for like $7