Fuel Filter/Spark Plug Gap

[fordman]

This probably has been discussed a million times but I could not find it in the search. Just got the animal back from the body shop. To complete the perfect look (If this weather where supposed to be getting in Chicago the next couple of days doesn't ruin it), I would like to put new plugs and fuel filter on this weekend. I do not have a owners manual, so can sombody please tell me the plug gap and the location of the fuel filter? Just going to put another set of Platinums in, nothing special. I would like to get the same as the original plugs if the auto store by me has them. I have no mods on the car but a K&N CAI. Any suggestions of plugs that might possibly go along with this? Thanks ahead of time.

[Raudermaster]

The fuel filter is on the passenger side frame rail. As for the plug gap, I couldn't tell ya since I never changed them while I was N/A, and I think for blown applications they're different.

[Black Dynamite]

Motorcraft plat's are good if your stock.

I think I read on here somewhere that the Denso's are good.

[justbob]

.052-.056 for your gap

[RF Overlord]

.052-.056 for your gap^^^what he said^^^ Stick with Motorcraft, Autolite (who makes them for Motorcraft), or NGK. The Densos are good, but not worth the $8/ea price.

Regarding your fuel filter, stay away from FRAM...they rust very quickly. Stick with Motorcraft, NAPA Gold or Wix.

[Pat]

I believe there is a special tool involved in the changing of the fuel filter.
Prolly can be purchased at the auto parts store or maybe from a dealer.

[RF Overlord]

No special tool is required. It uses the common nylon hairpin clips on both ends. They can usually be removed without any tools, but a small flatblade screwdriver is sometimes handy.

[bob6364]

Be gentile with the clips they break easy....

[red]

The Marauder Wiki Fuel Filter howto is located here (https://www.mymarauder.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fuel_Filter).

[ctrlraven]

I run NGK TR6IX plugs, I believe their gap is .060

[omarauder]

Be gentile with the clips they break easy....

No kidding! After I broke mine, drove around without them (no leaks or problems) to find replacements. The local dealer wanted a small fortune (approx $17.00 ea !!!!?). Eventually a friend gave me a couple from his shop stock.
Are these clips available from local parts stores? Any part no's..

[Embassy]

No kidding! After I broke mine, drove around without them (no leaks or problems) to find replacements. The local dealer wanted a small fortune (approx $17.00 ea !!!!?). Eventually a friend gave me a couple from his shop stock.
Are these clips available from local parts stores? Any part no's..

The plastic clips that came with my Napa filter were too big or thick to work. So, I filed them down and now they fit just fine.

[blackhueys]

goto the help area at your parts place and look there there are 2 sizes though so make sure to get the right ones. about a 15 min job make sure to relive line pressure first dont ask me how I know just belive me lol.

[red]

Be gentile with the clips they break easy....

No kidding! After I broke mine...
The push release clips only break if you use them improperly. They are meant to be pushed in, NOT pulled out. Read the wiki article here (https://www.mymarauder.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fuel_Filter).

[red]

make sure to relive line pressure first dont ask me how I know just belive me lol.

You should relieve the fuel pressure using the following procedure:

Remove fuel pump relay (#203) located in engine compartment power distribution box.
Start engine and run until it stalls.
After stalled, start engine for 5 seconds to relieve remaining pressure.
Turn off ignition.... as stated here (https://www.mymarauder.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fuel_Filter).

[RUSTY]

The clips that fit are for a V6 Taurus part #2F1Z9A317AA

[justbob]

The plastic clips that came with my Napa filter were too big or thick to work. So, I filed them down and now they fit just fine.


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[fastblackmerc]

Here are some of the fuel filters that will work.

Purolator – F65277
Fram – G8018
Motorcraft – FG986B
WIX – 33595
NAPA ProSelect – SFI23595
NAPA Gold – FIL3595
AutoZone - FF686 – 2” diameter fuel filter
AutoZone - FF745 – 3” diameter fuel filter

Filter clips
NAPA - FILNCK11 – qty. 10 fuel filter clips

You can also go with a larger filter. The clips are the same and you'll need a large screw-type hose clamp to secure the filter to the original bracket. Some filters come with clips, if they are too small just file them down as stated previously.

To release the fuel pressure put a rag around the pressure test port on the fuel rail (looks like a tire valve) and depress the core. Do this on a cold engine and use the rag to collect the gas.

Plugs

Autolite –104
Autolite Double Platinum – APP104
Autolite Iridium / Xtreme Performance – XP104
Champion Copper Plus – RS12YC
Champion Platinum Power – 3401
Champion Double Platinum – 7963
Champion Iridium – 9204
Bosch – BSH7571
Bosch Platinum – BSH4205
Bosch Platinum+2 – BSH4305
Bosch Platinum+4 – BSH4458
NGK V Power – TR55
NGK G Power Platinum – TR55GP
NGK Laser Platinum – PTR5C-13
NGK Irdium IX – TR55IX
AC Delco – R42LTS6
AC Delco Platinum – 41810

If you want to go with a colder heat range plug use the NGK TR-6's.

[omarauder]

The push release clips only break if you use them improperly. They are meant to be pushed in, NOT pulled out. Read the wiki article here (https://www.mymarauder.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fuel_Filter).


Thanks! I'll try this next time around. It's just that I had bought the Motorcraft filter from the dealer and later found out it doesn't even come with a spare set of clips (worth about $0.05). All other filters I've used come with a spare set. I go back to the dealer and they want almost $10.00 each for them! :mad2:You'd think they were made of oil or something....