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Priming Fuel Filter after change

ecodiesel1

Member
May 28, 2015
64
14
Truck Year
2014
Luckily, we get to prime our fuel filter with the fuel pump and not the old fashioned way!

For Push Button start trucks
-Push the start button with your foot OFF the brake. That will it allow the truck to go into "run" mode without actually starting the engine. Do this a couple of times.

If you have a keyed start truck
- Cycle the key to the run position a couple of times without starting.
 

Brady

Well-Known Member
Jun 7, 2015
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2015
Nice. Is the same procedure as with my last truck, a GM.
 

WesMgc

Active Member
Aug 18, 2015
128
33
Truck Year
2014
Beats the day you use to have to bleed the fuel line at the head.
Just turn the key that's great
 

jdn112011

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Oct 18, 2015
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Very easy process. Just to make sure everyone is aware to use it when draining their filter or replacing it.

Hopefully everyone reads and does so before hand..
 

RansRAM

New Member
Nov 14, 2015
14
10
Truck Year
2014
The self priming feature is nice when you remember to use it, lol. After changing mine I foolishly forgot and had the brake pressed. It cranked for about eight secs and started right up. Seems it will reprime even while starting.
 

jdn112011

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Oct 18, 2015
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The actual filter housing removal is a pain in the butt though really. I found an oil filter strap wrench that worked but it had to be just right to break It loose. But I wasn't going to spend 60$ on Geno's tool.

Thinking to design a cheap option like the filter removal tools for the Fords. If anyone has seen those?
 

jdn112011

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Oct 18, 2015
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http://m.homedepot.com/p/GearWrench...3561-2&cm_mmc=CJ-_-1319015-_-10368321&cj=true

There's no season this or something identical but to the housing diameter on our trucks wouldn't Work. And though it's not as pretty and doesn't act as a fuel catch also I think it is PERFECTLY FUNCTIONAL. And the price beats the hell out of a custom machined one for 60$ especially considering I'll be Changing the fuel filter what? MAYBE once a year? Probably be regular maintenance before winter and that's it unless I have a seriously heavy driving year it. That's a lot to vest in an annual tool. And completely ridiculous for anyone that runs more "normal" mileage throughout the year or stretches closer to the manufacturer intervals for replacement.

Pain or not; my 7$ adjustable oil filter strap wrench worked perfectly fine for once a year application. And I could handle a 20$ specialty tool to use a ratchet. More seems nonsense
 

jdn112011

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Oct 18, 2015
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Search "3526D" on eBay and it'll come up.

About 22$ shipped if anyone wants to try it out. 3.75" measurement is pretty close to the ecodiesel fuel filter housing.

It states designed for the Ford but works on similar designs. Well the ecodiesel has the same 4 tabs that this would grip two of. Guess you never know til someone is willing to get one and try it!
 

moparecodiesel

Active Member
May 24, 2015
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The only thing I don't like about this filter setup is the salt water dripping in my eyes in the winter. I have to change my filter about every 1 month 2 weeks.
 

Theheathster

New Member
Dec 10, 2019
15
2
Truck Year
2016
I just changed my filter and the truck won’t start. I put in the Geno’s drain plug and it may have stripped it. Will this cause it not to start?
 

Brady

Well-Known Member
Jun 7, 2015
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Is there air getting into the fuel line????
 

Brady

Well-Known Member
Jun 7, 2015
1,050
422
Truck Year
2015
When you buttoned everything back up and primed the system, did you hear the pump running? Is the truck turning over but not firing?

If you've already solved this, let us know what went down.
 

Theheathster

New Member
Dec 10, 2019
15
2
Truck Year
2016
When you buttoned everything back up and primed the system, did you hear the pump running? Is the truck turning over but not firing?

If you've already solved this, let us know what went down.
Yes, the pump runs and the truck turns over. It just will not start. It’s going to the dealer. I hope it’s a cheap and easy fix or under warranty
 

Theheathster

New Member
Dec 10, 2019
15
2
Truck Year
2016
When you buttoned everything back up and primed the system, did you hear the pump running? Is the truck turning over but not firing?

If you've already solved this, let us know what went down.
I had the truck towed to the dealer yesterday. This morning they said the injector pump is out and is on order. I guess we’ll see.
 

Paul6077

New Member
Dec 13, 2019
12
0
Truck Year
2016
The actual filter housing removal is a pain in the butt though really. I found an oil filter strap wrench that worked but it had to be just right to break It loose. But I wasn't going to spend 60$ on Geno's tool.

Thinking to design a cheap option like the filter removal tools for the Fords. If anyone has seen those?
1576272956333.png I got this from Amazon.ca $36. Canadian
 
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