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fuel smell

rayroof10
Explorer
Explorer
l replaced the fuel filter and grow plugs on my 1995 F350 powerstroke and after about 2 weeks l am starting to smell fuel burnt fuel like. and it seems to me it,s coming from under the hood. it,s not smoking and l can,t seem to find where its coming from. but it was a mplittle damp on the valve covers and turbo parts. not bad but damp and dusty thanks
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Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Explorer II
If it is like a 99, they were notorious for the drain valve for the fuel filter bowl starting to leak. The local dealer kept those in stock.

Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Explorer III
GOT a strong flashlight with a good wide beam?

When dark out, open hood, start truck and then shine flashlight beam across top of engine and look for any misting etc.

Then go to high idle and repeat.

Don't look at light but look thru light beam ---do same down along side of engine

Any misting/smoking etc should show up in flashlight beam
Is it time for your medication or mine?


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