New cummins big fuel filter

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  1. Oct 30, 2011 #1
    Pabs2011

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    I am a mechanic for a trucking company. I was wondering if anyone else has trouble changing the big fuel filter on the newer cummins. Removal is no problem, but getting it back on poses problems. Any ideas how to make it easier. Main problem is getting the threads to start. Thanx
     
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  3. Oct 30, 2011 #2
    Sportster2000

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    Are you talking about the primary (plastic bowl) fuel filter or the metal spin on type? The spin on type have been known to be troublesome to get on but I have yet to have a problem getting the clear plastic one on.
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2011 #3
    power freak

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    Yes the secondary one can be a bear to get started what I have done is oil the seals in and out and it seems to help a bit
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2011 #4
    Pabs2011

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    Thanks power freak, yes the secondary was what is was refering too, will try oil.
     
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  7. Nov 6, 2011 #5
    Dr. Diesel

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    Oil will definitely help!
     
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  8. Nov 6, 2011 #6
    Dino1968

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    Push up while spinning it ! I't's easy when you got 3 hands:biggrin_25520:
     
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