Removing external transmission filter
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Removing external transmission filter
I just came home with a few gallons of Mercon SP and the FT-145 filter to do a filter and fluid swap.
I figured before I drained the pan I'd see if I could get off the filter cover.
I can't move it for the life of me. I even had the bar off the serpentine belt tool on there and still no joy.
How much torque can this thing take before I break it off the frame?
I don't own an impact wrench but I do have a hammer drill. How about I put the socket on there and use the kick off the drill to move it? ... is that too redneck?
.... although who cares if it works right?
I figured before I drained the pan I'd see if I could get off the filter cover.
I can't move it for the life of me. I even had the bar off the serpentine belt tool on there and still no joy.
How much torque can this thing take before I break it off the frame?
I don't own an impact wrench but I do have a hammer drill. How about I put the socket on there and use the kick off the drill to move it? ... is that too redneck?
.... although who cares if it works right?
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After posting the question I sat back and looked at my computer for a minute ... then realized I'd be making another trip into town for a $30 impact wrench. I already have the air compressor and now I have an excuse to add to my tool collection.
I think I'll grab this one at Home Depot.
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Remember not to use anything but hand tight then 10-15 ft. lb. of torque to secure it. Also lube the Oring that comes with the new filter and watch how the spring inside the canister goes back in. Ford PN # for the filter is 3c3p7c01z33 which is made for Ford by NTZ corp.
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Just to add you can purchase all you filters on-line Fuel;Oil;Trans at Ford 6.0 Liter Turbo Diesel Truck Filters, Air Filters, Oil Filters, Transmission Filters And Glow Plugs - Diesel Filters,Additives,brake rotors, and brake pads for Chevy, Dodge and Ford Diesel Trucks
The Trans filter NTZ is 12.99 and come with a new o-ring
Racor Makes the oil & fuel filters for Ford and they are cheaper. Also they have flat rate shipping 8.95, So I order a few at a time oil;fuel;trans;ect.
The Trans filter NTZ is 12.99 and come with a new o-ring
Racor Makes the oil & fuel filters for Ford and they are cheaper. Also they have flat rate shipping 8.95, So I order a few at a time oil;fuel;trans;ect.
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Thanks for the advice. Although my filter didn't come with an O-ring. All I got in the box was the toilet paper roll.
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That's why you should buy them online because they come with the Oring. Ford like to squeeze your wallet extra for the Oring. Last time I purchased them online from dieselfilters.com they were about $12 each. I change my trans filter every other motor oil change because I drain the trans pan and re-add 8 quarts of Mercon LV
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That's why you should buy them online because they come with the Oring. Ford like to squeeze your wallet extra for the Oring. Last time I purchased them online from dieselfilters.com they were about $12 each. I change my trans filter every other motor oil change because I drain the trans pan and re-add 8 quarts of Mercon LV
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B*st*rds!!
Funny .. the guy at the parts counter never mentioned there was an o-ring for sale also.
I guess I pay the price for leaving it all to the last minute. I was under the truck working on the block heater cable when I noticed tranny fluid leaking from where the passanger side hose attaches to the filter housing.
I figured it was possibly clogged and I better get it changed immediately and so I bought a filter from the local dealer rather than wait for one to ship. Now I guess I got to go back for that o-ring.
Funny .. the guy at the parts counter never mentioned there was an o-ring for sale also.
I guess I pay the price for leaving it all to the last minute. I was under the truck working on the block heater cable when I noticed tranny fluid leaking from where the passanger side hose attaches to the filter housing.
I figured it was possibly clogged and I better get it changed immediately and so I bought a filter from the local dealer rather than wait for one to ship. Now I guess I got to go back for that o-ring.
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Buy the NTZ's for $12.99 the Motorcraft's are $22 Both are marked with the Ford logo and part# but you pay $9 more for the deluxe Motorcraft package with no Oring.
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they are cheaper and Racor make's them for Ford Motorcraft. Shipping will be 8.95 if you order 1 or 5 items.