fuel filter drain

[william]

what size is the hose coming off the fuel filter?
I tried looking but probably didn't type it right.

 

[downsc123]

pretty sure its 1/2" ID for the front filter and 5/16" ID for the rear

 

[JRoz]

Are there any improved designs for the chassis mounted fuel filter/water seperator cap? I opened the drain, drained housing, closed drain removed and replaced filter....once completed hosed everything down and primed, only to find the drain oring failed and leaked fuel all over the floor.

 

[RichM752]

Are there any improved designs for the chassis mounted fuel filter/water seperator cap? I opened the drain, drained housing, closed drain removed and replaced filter....once completed hosed everything down and primed, only to find the drain oring failed and leaked fuel all over the floor.

It's a little tricky. O ring needs to be seated in a notch. I needed to use my reading specs to see it.

 

[diesel_driver_3500]

I designed this little tool, and it works perfectly! Not a single drop on me or the ground!

Guaranteed "No Mess" Rear Fuel Filter Removal Tool

I commented in another thread that I would post pictures of the "tool" I made to make changing the rear fuel filter a truly no mess task. @Brutal_HO if this is posted in the wrong place, please move it to the appropriate section. In the past, I have designed and manufactured custom billet parts...

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[Nick]

I bought a billet aluminum cap for the front filter much easier to remove in my opinion . Once you get your filter back together and go thru the priming stage check your filter housing for leaks prior to starting . Much less mess . Found out the hard way once .