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[InTheDogHouse]

Hey JCSJR,

Thanks for trying, but I have an E-350 (van!) and the fuel filter mounts off of a header or manifold that mounts to the top of the engine. VERY different from how the truck fuel filter manifold mounts to the firewall.

I've seen the Napa housing and would have to build some sort of vertical piece that would mount in place of the stock manifold and then bolt the new housing to the side of it. Also, I would have to buy adapter fittings as the old fuel lines are 3/8" and the housing takes 1/2".

Lastly, the biggest problem is that there is only approx. 9" space from the top of the engine to the upper firewall. MAN what a hassle! Was really hoping that someone had already figured this out for a van.

Thanks again for trying!

I did read from someone here that they kept the old water seperator and simply threaded and installed a radiator drain plug on the bottom. That way it didn't leak and could still be opened occasionally to drain water. Only potential problem might be a leak from the top O-ring.

Gonna remove mine from the van soon and take a peak - I've heard that some of them could be taken apart and "rebuilt". If not, I could permanently seal the upper O-ring and still install the radiator drain plug for an airtight seal. I'll take pics if I do anything FYI.