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Old 01-12-2010, 06:57 AM
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right now i have about a 1/4 tank in both tanks, and when i turn to the right the water in fuel light flashes???? idk what that means when it flashes, i would understand if it just stayed on but only when i turn right...... does anyone know what this means???
 
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Old 01-12-2010, 07:08 AM
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i would think you got a little water in there
 
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Old 01-12-2010, 07:12 AM
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How would i go about getting it outta there??? And in both tanks???
 
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Old 01-12-2010, 09:03 AM
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The water it is detecting is actually in the water seperator/fuel filter housing. There should be a yellow lever at the front of the housing. moving that lever to the left drains the seperator through a hose. Make sure the hose is there and drain into a suitable container, Maybe take a look at what comes out.
 
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Old 01-12-2010, 01:07 PM
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awesome thanks for the help!
 
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Old 01-12-2010, 06:45 PM
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Just drain it on the ground... Unless you work for the EPA...
 
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Old 01-12-2010, 07:21 PM
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i'd check the sensor in the fuel bowl maybe its loose reason it only does it when you are turning
 
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Old 01-12-2010, 10:16 PM
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Sounds like youve got a little water in the bowls, i leave the truck running when i drain them. On both of my 7.3s the light rarely stays solid and flashes on and off unless its alot of water.
 
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Old 01-20-2010, 04:35 PM
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I run Conklin's 4 Power diesel conditioner/cleaner through my truck every 4,000miles or when ever I have a water issue. Totally disperses the water. Been using it for 20 yrs.
 
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Old 01-20-2010, 07:18 PM
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I run Diesel in my truck... about 450-500 gallons a month... Seems to have worked for the last million miles...

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