How to Replace a Fuel Filter: 1992-1997 OBS Ford Truck
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- This time at the Quick Speed Shop I'm going to show you how to change the frame mounted fuel filter on an OBS 1992-1997 Ford F-Series truck.
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Perfect video that shows the normal struggle on every project, not some cleaned up, edited, sanitized version. Watching you struggle to get those fittings off helped me to do it and not give up. Thanks!
They are always a struggle!
Thank you for including the struggling time. It showed what I was up against. Very helpful video
Struggling time builds strong knuckles though. 😂
Some men tell me they don't even have to use a wrench and can get them off on the ford 150ies
"Hmmm.This guy is fightin me. This is a pain. Sometimes it's not very fun." My thoughts exactly. Good Video. 96 Ford f250. used the scissors. To persuade the removal I sprayed brake clean and then lubed. then rotated slightly left to right to loosen. Repeated several times then finally they moved well enough i could position the tool easily sliding in and out. Bam. On reinstall I coated with Electra Coat spray. It's made for electrical but I've used this stuff on other applications. Stops corrosion, water and dirt. So the next time it Will be easier to remove.
Again. Good video. I subscribed just to here your comments.
I just purchased a 93 Ford F150 5.0 and bought a new fuel filter I need to install. Good video and of course it is not a fun job. Thank you.
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Been many years since I done one of them. thanks for the video
Nice! Good tutorial, plus a great camera view, thanks
You make it look easy!!! Thanks!!
Just bought ordered a new filter and the tool. Thank you for your video!
my dad made me look up this video for him and he enjoyed it 👍🏼
Awesome easy to follow video!
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Thanks! Very detailed.
Awesome. My fuel lines won't let go and about 4 people have tried over the course of 3 days to remove the fuel filter from mine. But the whole underside of my truck is heavily rusted so a couple of people said the previous owner must have dealt or worked where they got around a lot of salt.
Very helpful thank you
This is one of those projects where you think it’s gonna be easy but it ends up being a nightmare if you’ve never done it before. I decided to take this on two years ago and I bought a special tool and all that. I had no idea what I was doing And I ended up losing both O-rings. I live in the middle of nowhere so you can see where this is going. Eventually I track down some O-rings and if I remember right I borrowed someone’s car to go pick them up 20 miles away. Nobody had them!
I get Scotty vibes from that intro! I like it lol
I squirt WD-40 where you put the tool in on the old one and blow it out with air to remove any dirt. The tool works much better after that.
I was having trouble removing the line using the 5/16 but once I switched to 3/8 it came off very easy
Forgot to relieve pressure before filter removal. Find fuel shut off / inertia switch lift red button up to kill fuel run truck until it stalls indicating it ran out of fuel in the line. Press Schrader valve on fuel rail with rag wrapped around it to relieve any minor pressure still in fuel line system. Then change filter
Just a little info for anyone trying to do this in below freezing weather. If you buy the plastic fuel disconnect tool there’s a very high chance that it will crack when pushing it onto the fuel filter. If you keep it inside before hand it will be fine though
Thank you so much. I had a stroke a couple of years ago and now looking at my fuel filter, am thinking what the f@-_ . Thats how i did it last time. Thanks again. i jave the 2nd tank also hands are way to big. plus i couldnt find jumbo fuel line tool. 4-5in is not long enough. only video i have seen do it like you. crazy how much you can forget after a stroke.
Good luck and I hope you make a 100% recovery after your stroke!
still cant get the back hose i had to give up after couple hrs to put it back together.
It's hard being stuck near the tank.
Thank you
Im doing this on my 93 f150 my dumbass didnt know i needed that tool so i was down there for a good 15 minutes jigglin it for no reason
Jigglin it for no reason...that's what she said.
Haha
Boom just like that bam
Clean the fittings up with carb cleaner helps me
Does this procedure the same on a 1994 Ford F-150 XLT FLARESIDE EXTENDED CAB, FRAME MOUNTED FUEL FILTER?
Yes
What made you think fuel filter? I'm bring back to life a 96 f250 5.8. I got it running and thanks to your video I'll be putting a new fuel filter on tonight.
My truck has almost 200k on it. I didn't have any idea how many miles were on the filter so changed it for that reason.
@@QuickSpeedShop Thank you for the feedback! I started following you on IG as well!
Question. When i removed the cab side line to the retaining clip ripped out. Which way do the legs face? The line or the filter. Also where are the orings. I haven’t looked hard but are they back in the narrow part of the fitting.
Thanks
The o rings are in the fittings on the fuel lines. The retaining clip, the roundish part clips around the line and the longer part with the teeth hangs over the end of the fitting, facing the filter.
Ok thank you
What engine F250 is this for? I was under the understanding that the 7.3 Powerstoke only had a fuel filter on the top of the engine.
5.8L
@@QuickSpeedShop AHHHH ok. I just bought a 7.3 and got worried I missed something in all my research. Thanks!
That rear clip is a pain. There's no room to get the hose release tool in
Do you know what it is the size of both sides of the tool that you used in the video?
3/8" and 5/16"
@@QuickSpeedShop Thanks a lot
I can’t get it back on the washers and orings came out how do I order a new line or the hardware?
They make repair fittings. You might have to cut the line and install a new end.
Have changed many, SHEELY BAMMMM..!
My 97 F250 keeps losing fuel pressure after sitting for the night. Have to cycle 3-4 times to start. I changed out the fuel pressure regulator but no change. Think it could be the filter before the pump?
If the filter was plugged the truck would run bad all the time. Did you put a pressure gauge on the fuel Schrader valve and see what it was before pumping? Maybe the pump is leaking internally and loosing prime over night. If you just turn the key to on, can you hear the pump run?
@@QuickSpeedShop thanks for the reply. No haven’t checked pressure with gauge. Yes, when I turn the key, I can hear the pump. I agree, don’t think it is the filter but trying to rule out things before lowering tank or taking bed off. Any suggests on identifying fuel pump assembly replacements?
I buy all my parts from Rock Auto. There you can see manufacturers and pay price point you want vs parts store where you're pretty much stuck with whatever brand they sell.
@@QuickSpeedShop thanks man
Is there 2 fuel filters if you have the 2 tank truck? Or still just the one?
Just the one on the frame.
@@QuickSpeedShop I have an old 88 f250 and it has two filters , the 2nd unknown one is housed inside the junction for the 2 tank switching housing . I was stranded in Victorville for an entire day with 4 mechanics working on my truck, tried everything . At closing time , an old timer came in and told them about a hockey puck sized filter that was inside the 2tank housing and the round part on the bottom was threaded and it rotated right off . That filter was so filthy , it weighed as much AS a hockey puck !
This is funny as hell because I’m replacing mine on my 95 250 project truck that also has 179k miles😂
Nice
Is it the same process for a diesel? I have a 92 diesel f250 with a fuel filter light and dont want to pay for a mechanic to do it but also dont want to screw anything up
I don't know. I've never worked on a diesel.
Is this just for single tank trucks? What if you have 2?
My truck is dual tank. Only one filter on either 1 or 2 tank trucks.
Thanks I gotta do this on my 96
So what should I do if the connector is flush to it on one side and the tool won’t go in at all?
I don't know what you mean. Flush to what?
Try to spray it inside each in with W D 40 put straw on the can
Use Motorcradt fuel filter. It makes job easier! Aftermarket can be difficult to remove! Bleed pressure off Schrader valve prior and wear safety goggles!
Is a filter the reason why my truck hesitates to accelerate?
Not likely. More likely it is a dirty air filter, old plug wires, corroded distributor cap and rotor, or worn out spark plugs. I'd do a comprehensive tune up on the truck which could also include a fuel filter if you don't have any idea the last time it was changed.
Was the truck running rough before the swap?
No, but has 200k on it and I had no idea how old the filter was.
@@QuickSpeedShop ok. I think I'm gonna need to swap the fuel pumps as well. Running rough on front tank and bogs down when I switch to rear. Thanks for your time. Good video.
Gas or diesel? I thought the 7.3 only had the one center of the engine?
5.8L gas
Mine pretty much the same with a 300 I6
What if it doesn't release then what.i get one side off but the other just won't release the springs
They can be really tough sometimes. I have both the fuel disconnect tools, the colored plastic ones and the metal scissor type. Sometimes I have had to make my own tool by wrapping a thin piece of sheet metal around the tubing and pushing it in with pliers.
Dang That Filter is in a Tight Place My 98 Ford F-150 4.6 was a Much Easier to Pull Out 😮😊
Fords better idea. If they would have moved the filter a few inches forward in the frame . It would made it easy to replace the filter, since it wouldn't be behind the fuel tank. Also the bracket holding the fuel filter is a "fight" to get the filter out. I dread having to change the filter every time.
We can Thank Henry for that I guess
Kinda the same for me, a nice gas bath just to replace a fuel filter.
Did this today... Took me 2+hours of pure dee STRUGGLING...Was 'bout ta give up....Then, that sucka felt sorry for me and the back nipple finally let loose....All that Real Estate on the Frame Rail, and they locate the dang thang in this tite space.....Uggghh!!!😡😡😡😡
I’ve heard you have to depressurize the fuel system first
Not necessary, just have a pan to catch the little bit of gas that comes out.
Seems if you depressurize the line, it takes the pressure off the fitting and makes it a easier to release it. Maybe why the back fitting comes off easier- no pressure on it? Just a thought.👍🇺🇸
C'mon man.. Go you know the thing.... What fun would that be 😅
Why do they call those connectors quick release. I have the same problem with mine.
Cause it's quick to make a man Mad
I can run my back tank just fine the front only works on idle or sometimes in drive... its a 1997 there has to be 2 fuel filters
I would suspect the front tank pump is bad or there is something stuck in the sending unit. As far as I know there is only one filter.
@@QuickSpeedShop I have an 88 F250 and it does indeed have 2 filters, one on the frame rail and the other one inside the housing where the tank selector housing is. (The bottom is round and an oil filter wrench will take it right off , filter is about the size of a hockey puck .
OOPS ! Already told the story !
Can you do it without the special tool
I doubt it.
Small screw driver if you good with one
Got it done , but damnnnmmm. Designed complete truck and couldn't add another couple inches of fuel line? That as ridiculous. But was sure needed , filter was VERY dirty.
Dirty inside or out ??
WHAT!! No cut & bleeding knuckles!?! No fuel in the eyes?! No cussing?! This video clip sucks!! 😂
Thanks for the how-too.
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mine is zip tied, has no bracket and no clips
Sounds like someone was there before. I wouldn't run it without clips unless you want the line to blow apart.
Gas or diesel.
Gas.
how many miles before replacement ?
I'd say 20-30k
The designers moving that filter up about a foot would’ve been too easy! And then they wonder why they don’t get changed as often as they should!
i can’t get mine off
They are a struggle sometimes
It's got to come off tho
The owner of that truck must work in an oil field ! I've never seen a more oily undercarriage ever !
Its coated with a rust protection product called Fluid Film. It's not oil, its lanolin from sheep wool.
Bam bammalam
For the life of me I cannot seem to get the inlet side off. F*** this is brutal.
They can be tough
that would have been easier if you had changed it once in a while, lol.
Well since I didn't buy the truck until it already had 166,000 miles on it would have been kind of hard for me to change it sooner.
This dang sucka will make you start cussing and lose your religion....Somebody should find out who design this crap like this and git some Payback...!!!!!... 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡😡😡😡!!!!
You wouldn't talk Bad about Henry would you ?
too much bullshit i am not doing that my wife can pay a mechanic.
Ahh come on now you can do it get tuff o lord I got to tackle it on a 96 XL first time so I got to get tuff
You can do it