Changing my first fuel filter as a rookie. Would like any tips you might have

[tonyp25]

So I can’t tell when the last time my 440 had her fuel filter changed. So I bought a metal and plastic WIX filter. I tried googling and looking on YouTube but I couldn’t find anyone explaining the process on an older car.

I saw some tips about letting the pressure out of the system first by unplugging the fuse to fuel pump, running the car for a short time so that the line is clear and then priming it again (not sure how to prime it). Is this the same for older cars or could I just disconnect the current filter, spill a little fuel and connect a new one?

Any preference between the plastic or metal housing?

 

[davek]

Just unhook and install. There is a inlet and outlet. I like the clear ones.

 

[fine69]

Go with the metal filter. Just change it when the motor is cold. Lay a little plastic dish and/or some rags under the filter and hose ends. Undo one side, tip it so most of the gas in the filter runs into the dish. Remove other end, pop the new one in. Shouldn’t take more than a minute or two.
*Make sure clamps are tight!*

 

[j-c-c-62]

Have a verified working fire extinguisher nearby.
A heavy/wet blanket is often useful.
If it gets out of hand closing the hood buys precious time
Have two escape routes.
Know your address and where phone (cell) is located
Believe in Murphy's law, prepare for everything and nothing will
Follow the other good comments above and to follow
You can do it.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

Have a verified working fire extinguisher nearby.
A heavy/wet blanket is often useful.
If it gets out of hand closing the hood buys precious time
Have two escape routes.
Know your address and where phone (cell) is located
Believe in Murphy's law, prepare for everything and nothing will
Follow the other good comments above and to follow
You can do it.

Nothing like putting the fear of God into him.

 

[j-c-c-62]

Knowledge is power.

 

[forphorty]

Metal

 

[WileE]

Have a verified working fire extinguisher nearby.
A heavy/wet blanket is often useful.
If it gets out of hand closing the hood buys precious time
Have two escape routes.
Know your address and where phone (cell) is located
Believe in Murphy's law, prepare for everything and nothing will
Follow the other good comments above and to follow
You can do it.

You forgot : "none of the above" ( that's me, like 50+ years ago ! )

Nothing like putting the fear of God into him.

Ya think ??

 

[WileE]

Metal

Yes. Yes. and, another yes.

 

[WileE]

Oh... before I forget... about doing that fuel filter job... put out that cigarette before starting on the job.

 

[j-c-c-62]

I'm a non-smoker, I missed that one.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

Oh... before I forget... about doing that fuel filter job... put out that cigarette before starting on the job.

 

[oldbee]

Lol, used to do it all the time while smoking. I made it to 76 & counting.
Oh, shut the engine off!

 

[WileE]

I'm a non-smoker, I missed that one.

 

[493 Mike]

Have a verified working fire extinguisher nearby.
A heavy/wet blanket is often useful.
If it gets out of hand closing the hood buys precious time
Have two escape routes.
Know your address and where phone (cell) is located
Believe in Murphy's law, prepare for everything and nothing will
Follow the other good comments above and to follow
You can do it.

You forgot "make sure you have your will up to date and signed".
Mike

 

[j-c-c-62]

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How about this, we both agree to keep our day jobs?

 

[eldubb440]

Knowledge is power.

but ignorance is bliss

 

[RemCharger]

No one mentioned remove the battery??

 

[Dave6T4]

If you have to reach out for advice on changing a fuel filter, maybe old cars is not your bag. Most things associated with them are MUCH harder. Just saying!

 

[Davefinan]

Nothing like putting the fear of God into him.

No kidding!