Fuel filter question (2H)

[gbcruiser]

Just wondering if the fuel filter can be changed on the 2H I6 diesel without having to bleed the fuel system? On the OEM filter is says something about using a hand pump...

Since it just twists on like an oil filter, I'd imagine not....?

DGH

 

[Jan-78FJ40]

Just wondering if the fuel filter can be changed on the 2H I6 diesel without having to bleed the fuel system? On the OEM filter is says something about using a hand pump...

Since it just twists on like an oil filter, I'd imagine not....?

DGH

you don't have to bleed the complete system.
- take off old filter
-fill new filter with good diesel
-screw on new filter (handtighten only)
-open 10 mm bleed valve on filter bracket
-unscrew pump below the injection pump
-pump tillno more air comes out of bleed valve, just clean diesel
-close bleed valve
-screw in pump
done.

takes like 2 minutes alltogether.

usually it is a bit messy, because the pumps tend to leak, but diesel smells good anyway.

 

[gbcruiser]

Thanks for that...

When you say "pump till no more air comes out of bleed valve, just clean diesel" what exactly should I be pumping on? The accelerator? I don't have a hand pump nor know of one for this use.

DGH

 

[Jan-78FJ40]

Thanks for that...

When you say "pump till no more air comes out of bleed valve, just clean diesel" what exactly should I be pumping on? The accelerator? I don't have a hand pump nor know of one for this use.

DGH

Yes, you have a handpump, right under the injection pump on the engine. It looks like this:
See the thingy with the white top in the right side of the pic? you can unsrew the top, and then you can pump...
cheers,
J

 

[gbcruiser]

How cool is that! Thanks, J...

I shall pump the pump like a wizened and grizzled Landcruiser veteran. BTW, great picture of the side of the engine.

Cheers,

DGH