Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Need Fuel Filter Housing!

[DLGonzo]

When it rains it pours! At least we need the rain. In the long line of new problems I've been having to fix the latest is a massive fuel leak on top of my fuel filter housing. Upon inspection I noticed a crack down the lenght of the tapped port where my fuel pressure hose goes. #@$%!



I'm letting the silicone gasket repair dry right now, but I'm sure that won't work, so I'm going to need a new filter housing. Mine is a '98 with the older style filter, but I prefer the '99-2002 style with the twist off top. Are these interchangeable, or are there any ideas for aftermarket replacement with a spin on filter???

 

[jkalchik]

99 is not a twist off style. I know, I've got one in the driveway.

 

[DLGonzo]

Bump that to 2000-2002 then, sorry. Dad's 01 had a twist off platic lid that reveals a drop in filter.



I do like having the pressure ports on top with my style though

 

[InfernoB]

You need to swap with a FS1253V Fleetguard filter/WIF, and then get the head for a '96. If you buy at Cummins you will also need the adapter(nipple).

 

[ROADWARRIOR]

If you're talking about the style that is on my '99, then you can mill the bung off and just tap it again. That is what I had to do after cracking mine from overtightening.



Dan

 

[DLGonzo]

I must have overtightened mine while putting on the new isspro Mech FP gauge even though I was using a shorty wrench with my hand in the middle of that. I must be really strong!



JB Weld is drying now, of course I'm not going to trust that and will replace it, just don't know when I can get the parts. My truck will be completly new before long If I keep replacing part at this pace.

 

[rweis]

I have an 02 ff housing I'm not using. PM me.



Bob Weis

 

[DLGonzo]

Thanks Bob, I sent you a PM. The JB Weld is working for the moment, but like I said can't be trusted as a perm. fix, although it's still working for an injector pump leak on our Ford 7610 repaired 4 years ago.

 

[rweis]

JB Weld makes a fuel tank epoxy putty sealer.



Bob Weis

 

[Joe Mc]

Still have my stock 99's entire filter canister and block mounting bracket if you're interested PM - freebee.

 

[rkressg]

You could just buy a FASS (unit with filters) and remove the entire assb. from the whole equation for a lot less (plus added reliability).
-Rich