Rig destroyed today!
Ginnie and I have been on the road since mid June. This morning I developed a sudden fuel leak in my 2013 F350. It ignited before I could get stopped. Ginnie, our doggie and I bailed out of the truc...
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TucsonJim wrote:
I was notified by the insurance company today that they will not pay for an investigation of the failure. The field agent examined the truck and determined that the damage was too extensive and it would be worthless to pay an investigator to evaluate the cause.
My guess is that there was a fuel leak and it was likely caused by a fuel line working loose after a filter change three weeks earlier. But the exact cause will never be known.
It's very important that the fuel lines be properly reattached after a filter change. If you don't do the work yourself, you might want to verify that your mechanic has properly attached them.
Jim
thanks for taking the time to keep us informed.. and something to look out for. I change my own filters, but I will be more careful to check the clamps in the engine bay.
Sam
