i just changed my fuel filter for the first time today. (23K miles) it was clogged up pretty good.
i could barely blow thru the old filter.
i have several pics that i will post after i find a new place to upload them.
#@$%*&! zing.

took pics of the tools needed, the new & old filter, steering stops, ect.

thank you mr. chuhran for the fuel filter.

i do have one question.
the old filter had part number FG-986B on it, and the new one had # FG-986 on it.
does the "B" make a difference?
anyone know?

i'm thinking about getting a fuel pressure guage for under the hood. what is the normal operating fuel pressure of our trucks?
will the guage will give me an idea on when to change the filter?

a quick rundown of the procedure:

put truck up on ramps, jackstands, or a lift.
secure back tires (chock them)
i took off my gas cap. i dont know if that is needed, but i didnt have too much gas spill out.
pull clamps off each hose (you'll see)
put special fuel line tool on front fitting & push into the hose. you'll hear a click when you are far enough.
pull front hose off & wedge it between something so it doesnt leak on you.
put red cap from new filter onto old filter. (the old one has a LOT of gas in it)
get ready to put the other red cap on!
use the line tool & pull the back hose off.
slap the red cap on!
pull out old filter, put in new one.
replace hoses.. push them till you hear them click into place.
put hose clamps back on & you're done.
wash up! LOL


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brooks
'00 silver "L"

my zing albums - _-click here-_
clonetek@jam.rr.com

 

Brooks,

Try this website to replace the ZING:


www.clubphoto.com

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77 Pontiac convertible
01 Lightning (6/23/01)

justicebufordt@yahoo.com

 

Where did u get your filter? I got mine thru fordpartsonline.com

Mine had the "B"

 

dood.. did you open the box with your teeth? LOL

i got the filter from a guy at WFC4.. he had an extra, or something.

brooks

 

Brooks,

How 'ya do'in buddy?!!!
I also replaced my fuel filter on Friday. I cut open the old one and visually inspected the element. I found NO evidence of build-up or blockage of any kind. Oh well, at least I know I have a fresh one now.

Take care,
Jake...

 

jake- hey buddy! did you try to blow thru the old one?
mine was stopped up pretty good.
i gotta upload some pics to post.

brooks

 

It's like when you get a gift and can't wait to open it Hahaha actually the box was busted up in shipping...along with the 4 Bilstein shocks.


Andy

 

99 svt bolt - LOL! i know what you mean.. *grrrr* *rip*

now for some pics.

the safety clip on the fuel line


before changing


new filter & line tools


line tool up close


old filter out



where to grease to stop the popping sound when you turn your wheels all the way to one side.

the steering stops

drivers side:


passengers side:

 

well, i can see now that Ofoto.com is not the place to go to upload your pics.

 

www.clubphoto.com

Minw was clogged really bad as well, and I waited until 40K to vhange it

 

So no one mentioned anything about the "B" yet.

 

not yet BFB..
club photo works great guys..

 

According to the standard Maintenance Manual that came with my '99 Lightning, it looks like the recommended first fuel filter change is at 15,000 miles. Seems kind of low. I think the next change is at 30,000 miles. What do you guys think?

 

I plan on changing mine every 5K..just to be safe.

 

Good pics Brooks. do both pumps flow thru that little soda straw filter? what is the i.d. of that inlet/outlet? the pump lines on my paxton are 3/8" id in and out and the filter is larger than our oil filter. do you think that little dink filter could restrict volume?