changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS June 19, 2013, 10:17:06 am Yahoo Message Number: 11234Well I finally got around to changing the fuel filter on my rig Monday. No small task considering it is hard to reach in there and dis-connect wires and such. I think I could have engineered it a little better to make it somewhat easier. Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #1 – June 19, 2013, 11:01:51 am Yahoo Message Number: 11235The pickup is even worse. After you have changed it a couple of times it will be easier.BestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #2 – June 19, 2013, 11:54:56 am Yahoo Message Number: 11236Did you remove the fender skirt (2 clips)? That really makes the job easier.Daveyackleymark wrote:Well I finally got around to changing the fuel filter on my rig Monday. No small task considering it is hard to reach in there and dis-connect wires and such. I think I could have engineered it a little better to make it somewhat easier. Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #3 – June 19, 2013, 04:39:15 pm Yahoo Message Number: 11239My guys change it with the oil service as a package standard procedure. Its not worth getting dirty changing it out at home. I do however keep a Spare and a Spare-spare just in case.Be well, ~Victor - KI6IMKodiak Diesel Dutchmen 34H BunkhouseFrom: Dave To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comSent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 8:56 AMSubject: RE: [KodiakChassisClassC] changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #4 – June 19, 2013, 05:03:36 pm Yahoo Message Number: 11240Much easier to change at home than on the road, which I encountered 3 times. Be sure to carry a spare and tools to change it.I'm convinced that the fuel tank is not properly vented on some units, probably due to a cap problem. The telltale is a vacuum release when removing the cap at refuel.Like anything, with practice it becomes easier. I also put a spare water sensor in inventory. Next is the bleed screw.Charles Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #5 – June 19, 2013, 05:40:09 pm Yahoo Message Number: 11241I hope OP removed the plastic fender well while changing filter.Get a after market bleeder screw made out of brass. The plastic one Is just waiting to break.BestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #6 – June 20, 2013, 07:25:22 am Yahoo Message Number: 11242not only the fender skirt, but also the air cleaner housing to make it easier to get to the bleed screw for the priming operation. i think jacking up the front end and removing the tire would make it even that much easier to get in there. i'm going to remember that for next time.From: Dave To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comSent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 8:56 AMSubject: RE: [KodiakChassisClassC] changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #7 – June 20, 2013, 07:28:13 am Yahoo Message Number: 11243good idea on the brass bleed screw. i see the plastic one stripping out at some point...From: ronjhallsr To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comSent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 2:40 PMSubject: [KodiakChassisClassC] Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #8 – June 20, 2013, 07:30:34 am Yahoo Message Number: 11244Mark, what tool would you use to take off the lug nuts? I think they at 400-450 lb ft of torque.huck & J J J Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #9 – June 20, 2013, 01:08:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 1124530mm deep impact 3/4" drive socket. 3/4" breaker bar and a 4' long 1" black pipe. Will take all your weight on end of pipe to break nuts loose.Another option is a Torque Multiplier Lug Wrench with a 30mm socket. Works very well. I just do not know how long it will last.http://www.ebay.com/itm/Torque-Multiplier-Truck-Trailer-RV-Lug-Nut-Wrench-Labor-Saving-Wrench-Automotive-/360680587092?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53fa3cff54BestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #10 – June 20, 2013, 01:16:46 pm Yahoo Message Number: 11246i'm an old dirt farmer, so a long handle breaker bar with about a 4 foot pipe on it for leverage.From: "ci4mynewf@..." To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comSent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 4:30 AMSubject: Re: [KodiakChassisClassC] changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #11 – June 20, 2013, 02:24:36 pm Yahoo Message Number: 11247Have a part number or place to get that bleed screw?Kev Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #12 – June 20, 2013, 03:05:12 pm Yahoo Message Number: 11248EBAY. The one I have is anodized aluminum.http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLEEDER-SCREW-Fits-All-Duramax-Fuel-Filter-Green-Anodized-Aluminum-/380656867747?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a0ead9a3&vxp=mtrBestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #13 – June 20, 2013, 04:32:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 11249I got mine at Kennedy Diesel.http://www.kennedydiesel.com/categoryresults2.cfm?Category=3&SubCategory=155TJFrom: "ronjhallsr" To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.comSent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 2:05:08 PMSubject: [KodiakChassisClassC] Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SSEBAY. The one I have is anodized aluminum.http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLEEDER-SCREW-Fits-All-Duramax-Fuel-Filter-Green-Anodized-Aluminum-/380656867747?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a0ead9a3&vxp=mtrBestRon Hall Quote Selected
Re: changed fuel filter 2006 senenca 34SS Reply #14 – June 21, 2013, 01:16:32 pm Yahoo Message Number: 11250Thanks for the info, ordered two of them.I have two Duramax vehicles.Kev Quote Selected