How to replace Donaldson P551103 fuel filter

[dkamulski]

I have a 2009 Phaeton with a Cummins 360 HP engine with a Donaldson P551103 Fuel filter. I was trying to replace the filter by draining the filter before removal. This filter has a twist drain and the fuel did come out, however it never seemed to stop flowing. I removed approximately 4 liters and it kept flowing. How do I stop the fuel flow? So I can remove the filter. The engine has not run for about 2 weeks, so I wonder where all that fuel is coming from.
Thanks,
David

[garykk]

The fuel is coming from the fuel tank. If you have a full tank you will always get fuel. Most get the tank down to at least 1/4 and then raise the rear of the coach. This should help.
Some use a vacuum at the tank to keep the fuel from running to the engine.
On some of the earlier models you could squeeze off the fuel line but be careful,many have a rigid fuel line and it could be damaged by squeezing the line off.

[dkamulski]

Thanks, can a shut off be placed in the line to the fuel filter? I guess that the same fuel flow would happen with the other fuel filter.

[garykk]

Have you tried raising the rear of the MH? Make sure you have jack stands under the frame if you do...
Folks have installed a fuel shutoff. Just make sure the shutoff is the same ID diameter as your fuel line.