How I replace the Ford 7.3 diesel fuel bowl (water separator) drain valve o-rings in 30 min or less

Tips for the person doing this job for the first time.
Tricks for anyone doing this job who doesn't want to do a bunch of extra work.

[@robbypro3370]

Viton orings are great for certain harsher chemicals, but not so great for oils.

[@redgatefarms3462]

Really helpful video. Thanks!

[@piewolfe]

MAC tools are the best tools ever made. Snap On, eat your heart out.

[@opasgarage4423]

Right on

[@Mr08raven]

The 12 points are on Volkswagens

[@silasjones320]

How are the Viton rings holding up? I’m in the same situation and Amazon has them with quicker shipping.

[@nazihakhandoker8349]

why does it leak? Damage of orings over time?

[@opasgarage4423]

I'm not 100% sure why those o-rings start leaking. But it is a very common problem.

[@robbypro3370]

Torx

[@cbmech2563]

Best way is to remove fuel pump and fuel filter bowl and go efuel with 2 spin ons and a electric pump

[@johnbrown1568]

Do you have a part number for that?

[@cbmech2563]

@@johnbrown1568 for the fuel pumps I used the Bosch 044s, and for the filters I used the bases for the filters used on the ddec silver 92 Detroit, primary and secondary. They will handle way more fuel than a 7.3 needs. I plumbed everything myself since I'm a heavy truck mechanic.

[@johnbrown1568]

@@cbmech2563 thanks I’ll check into it and see if I’m capable of doing it. My mechanic skills are limited.

[@opasgarage4423]

I plan on doing that soon

[@LostInPhilly89]

The 99-03 trucks already have an electric fuel pump....

[@lawrencemarshall4205]

Dorman parts are cheap crap.

[@opasgarage4423]

The bitterness of poor quality lasts long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten!

[@ronbishop7099]

You talk to much. Could have been a 2 min video

[@opasgarage4423]

I'll keep that in mind