Re: Diesel fuel all over engine Reply #20 – March 10, 2018, 01:47:37 pm Many filters have rubber gaskets on the center tube to seal the filter fluid flow and an outer rubber gasket to seal the fluid flow in the opposite direction. It is VERY important to not double up on the center gasket. Some have added the new gasket without realizing the old gasket is still in place. To answer the question on a missing center gasket, seems like no damage could occur, but there may have been some comingling of fluids entering and leaving with less filtering. Quote Selected
Re: Diesel fuel all over engine Reply #21 – March 10, 2018, 05:15:16 pm Done! There WAS a ring installed. However, the center double-threaded tube was loose, so I removed it, inspected it and installed a smaller NAPA ring, re-installed the center tube, ring and filter. The engine needed about 10 seconds of cranking, but it started and ran fine. No leaks.About one hour was spent cleaning many engine parts with a bucket of water with detergent. Thanks to all who replied. I will add a photo of the ring installed when bandwidth allows. We are in Death Valley's Furnace Creek and have minimal internet. Quote Selected
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