Backhoe Ford 555

[ddiaz396]

I i'm replacing the fuel filter for a Ford backhoe 555(dont know the year but is from the 80') and I having a hard time to find the element(canister kind) for the filter. I look everywhere and no luck....( even Messicks) any idea? can I clean the old one and reuse? clean it with what? kerosene? Thanks, Daniel

 

[RickB]

Probably one of the more popular (and universally hated) fuel filters used in off-road diesel equipment between 1965 and 1995. Ford equipment used them extensively, Deere and IH used them in some applications and Massey was quite fond of them. 84535312 is the current New Holland part number.

 

[ddiaz396]

Thanks RickB....I understand now!!! the rep from Messicks gave me the same number.....the new filter goes inside the filter housing and replace the old kind....just use the bottom part, screw the original bolt and done. Another question, when I removed the fuel filter housing....should the fuel pour down freely....my only trickle little be of fuel....maybe the fuel line (or the fuel tank) maybe clogged? should I blow air with the compressor to unclog it? Thanks

 

[RickB]

There’s a fuel shutoff at the bottom of the tank. With that opened the flow of fuel into the filter head is dependent on the amount of fuel in the tank. Less than 1/4 will give pretty anemic flow. There is a screen on the inlet of the fuel shutoff. Blowing air into the tank from the filter head may blow the screen off the fitting.
The filter will come with new square sealing rings. They are different sizes, the larger one goes above the element into a groove in the filter head. The smaller goes into the bottom cup.

 

[ddiaz396]

should I siphon the diesel from the top of tank to be sure its not blocked and the tank its clean? or should a replace the filter and try to start the tractor? The tractor was running fine for 5/10 minutes and them was starving for fuel and lose power....when I removed the filter, it was filthy.

 

[thepumpguysc]

Its probably that screen on the outlet tap?? your shut off tap is prob. clogged..
Rick has the correct procedure but kinda "glazed over" the most important part..
The oring goes UP "IN" THE FILTER HEAD.. NOT "ON" the filter..VERY IMPORTANT procedure..
The CAV P# is 7111-296 {5.00 & change} CAV made the filter assembly & injection pump..
I would "work" the shut off tap back & forth afew times to see if u can get more flow outta it..
IF NOT.. only 2 things left to do.. either back blow it & prob. blow off the screen or drain the tank & unscrew the fitting & either clean the screen and/or get a new one, they're cheap..
Good luck.

 

[RickB]

Its probably that screen on the outlet tap?? your shut off tap is prob. clogged..
Rick has the correct procedure but kinda "glazed over" the most important part..
The oring goes UP "IN" THE FILTER HEAD.. NOT "ON" the filter..VERY IMPORTANT procedure..
The CAV P# is 7111-296 {5.00 & change} CAV made the filter assembly & injection pump..
I would "work" the shut off tap back & forth afew times to see if u can get more flow outta it..
IF NOT.. only 2 things left to do.. either back blow it & prob. blow off the screen or drain the tank & unscrew the fitting & either clean the screen and/or get a new one, they're cheap..
Good luck.

I said the ring goes in a groove in the filter head. Plain English.

 

[ddiaz396]

O'rellys have the WIX filter...that will be ok? Also, I removed the manifold(noise and leaking oil through)thinking that the gasket was bad but the manifold have a hole in it(about the size of a quarter) can i weld it? or need to replace?can I get a used one?from where? Thanks again for your help, Daniel

 

[joecdeere]

NAPA/Wix is fine, but the "o-ring position" becomes more into play, please click this link., look at the pictures and read
It will save you a lot of headache!

NAPA/WIX fuel filter explained! - Yesterday's Tractors

 

[ddiaz396]

Thanks joecdeere!!! so I must put the seal in the housing first and them place the filter.... been sure the seal is not blocking the holes....correct?thanks again, Daniel