Engine mounted fuel filter F150

[pstephens46]

Just changed the fuel filter on 2005 F150TXRD. Tried pumping the primer to fill the filter assembly with gas. Could not see any gas flowing into it. Can I start the engine to prime it? I am concerned I may get air into places that may not need it.

[boscoe99]

The system is self bleeding.

Start the motor. It will run for quite a while on the gasoline that is in the VST. When the motor is running the mechanical fuel pump will be operating and drawing fuel from the tank and sending it on through the filter to the VST.

[pstephens46]

Thank you very much

[pstephens46]

Anybody know how to keep the dopey little red water indicator ring from falling off bottom of filter? It had fallen off the old one also. Not particularly worried about it but it is supposed to stay on.

[Sequoiha]

Spread the legs of the filter base,

[pstephens46]

She filled in about 45 seconds. Thanks.
Now on to a steering issue...

[pstephens46]

Or use the trim tabs

[pstephens46]

Regarding this engine mount fuel filter - when running, the fuel level is right at the bottom edge of the filter element. I would think it would at least be as high as the top of the yellow filter. Who knows? I never paid attention prior to changing. Ran it quite a bit, to make sure no leaks beneath the cowling and it didn't miss a beat.

[fairdeal]

Yep. its almost magical.

I'm sure its the same with opaque steel "Racor" type filters - we just can't see it.

One of these days I need to 'speriment with a pump and filter,

try to understand how that works.

[pstephens46]

Fortunately that cup was a breeze to remove and reinstall. Glad I didn't have to use the freezer trick