dumb question....

[MustangMatt1966]

Ok, this is a really dumb question, but how do i change my fuel filter?? there is obviously going to be fuel in the line, so how do i go about this?

 

[MustangMatt1966]

bump?

 

[Cannoball888]

Although, I haven't changed a fuel filter, I have removed tranny cooler lines while replacing a radiator, and so this is the way I would do it: If you have rubber hose before and after the filter then I would clamp each end with a pair of small channel locks, C-clamps, or hemastats to seal it off temporarily until you get the new filter on.

 

[MustangMatt1966]

thanks, yeah i was thinking along similar lines, it does have rubber before and after, so i will clamp it and remove it...i have another question, the filter is closed, meaning you cant see whats in it or what it has caught....how would i go about getting it open to see whats inside (mind you this is a fuel filter, so dremel or anything with sparks is out of the question) it will make big boom hahaa

 

[68keyblr]

I just get a rag, loosen up the clamps and change it. The rag catches the gas. Viola!