water drain question

[Diesel Junkie]

The only way I can drain the water line from my fuel filter housing is to open the valve then loosen the filter cap to drain the thing. Wouldn't be a problem except the gasket is a pita to keep in place while tighting the filter back up. What am I doing wrong or what should I be doing? Many thanks for the job you guys and gals do on this site. If the answer you need is not here,you probably won't find it anywhere else. I hope you keep up the good work for at least a few more years,I'm trying for a million on the old 7.3. If she makes it in the next four years,I'll put her out to pasture.

 

[whatabudro]

Why are you having to loosen the cap to drain? Mine drains just by turning the yellow valve, granted it takes a few seconds to drain after that.

 

[clem]

I use a 1/4' rubber hose from the fuel drain to a clear mason jar then start the truck watch for belts and fan blades then open the drain.It won't take long to fill the jar.