Fuel Filter leaks

[YoungGuns12]

Looking for a little help!!! When I change the fuel filter out, that is on the frame, the fuel doesn't stop coming out. It does not gush out but it is a steady stream. Yes, I drain the filter housing prior to taking off the filter cap, but it never really stops when I do that either. Shouldn't the fuel stop? Just tired of the mess. Any thoughts??

 

[F350DRW1]

Looking for a little help!!! When I change the fuel filter out, that is on the frame, the fuel doesn't stop coming out. It does not gush out but it is a steady stream. Yes, I drain the filter housing prior to taking off the filter cap, but it never really stops when I do that either. Shouldn't the fuel stop? Just tired of the mess. Any thoughts??

Back the truck up on some sturdy ramps and take the fuel cap off. In other words elevate the rear of the truck, then remove the filler cap where you pump fuel in. It works like a charm for me.

 

[NASCAR Mike]

Why would you raise the rear of the truck? Wouldn't that cause the fuel to move forward?

I would think you would want to raise the front of the truck so the fuel in the tank sloshes to the back.

When I changed my fuel filter I had a antifreeze drain pan underneath. Diesel did continue to dribble out but I replaced the filter with the new one and tightened up everthing. Granted my tools and I were covered in diesel but I lost less than a few ounces.

 

[F350DRW1]

Don't really know why. I've tried it with the front up, not on ramps at all, and with the rear on ramps. Got the least fuel loss with the back up in the air and the cap off. So thats the way I do it. Your results may vary.

 

[YoungGuns12]

Thanks for the info. I'll give it a try on my next filter change.