gasfilter nightmare
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gasfilter nightmare
Hi all,
Yesterday I attempted to remove my gas filer from my 96' 150. The line to the engine came off realitively easy, but the back would budge. The tool wouldn't go in far enough(you are suppose to push the line towards the filter as you push in towards the line at the same time with the tool), so after some time I gave up and had it towed to a shop down the road.I cut the reat tit off thinking I could work easier. I don't usally give up but this time it was best. Replacing the line to the tank WITHOUT a lift wasn't my idea of a job I wanted to tackle.
Anyway... now I await for the results and am praying they didn't have to replace the line. Any thoughts as to where I could have succeeded?
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Yesterday I attempted to remove my gas filer from my 96' 150. The line to the engine came off realitively easy, but the back would budge. The tool wouldn't go in far enough(you are suppose to push the line towards the filter as you push in towards the line at the same time with the tool), so after some time I gave up and had it towed to a shop down the road.I cut the reat tit off thinking I could work easier. I don't usally give up but this time it was best. Replacing the line to the tank WITHOUT a lift wasn't my idea of a job I wanted to tackle.
Anyway... now I await for the results and am praying they didn't have to replace the line. Any thoughts as to where I could have succeeded?
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If it's not already done, then tell them to REPLACE the teeth in those fittings, they are sold in parts stores and are Not hard to change.
in addition, the best tool seems to be a small plastic tool for 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8"
Part number on the box is 800-009
in addition, the best tool seems to be a small plastic tool for 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8"
Part number on the box is 800-009
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I thought about this after I dropped it off
Just called the shop. They said they could replace the teeth in the fitting. Kits are available. We'll see how it goes.
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This is true.... the kit to replace the teeth seems best other than the hole hose. It also seems the same disconnect is at the tank too.
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Reason #69 why 87-91 trucks are best! We just have the little plastic clip you pop out with a screwdriver and new ones come with the filter.
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Do NOT use rubber hose and clamps (please).
Soak the fitting with WD40, PB Blaster, or some other penetrating spray. Be sure to soak the entire front of the fitting that is sticking.
Let sit for 10 or 15 minutes. IF possible, spray out the fitting using high pressure compressed air. If you don't have a compressor makes it kind of hard to do.
Soak again with your favorite rust busting penitrant for 10 or 15 minutes.
The fittings and the spring are exposed to the elements and LOVE to fill the fitting and spring with dirt and gunk. This won't allow you to release the spring enough to pull the fitting out. Chances are if you just soak it twice with spray, even if you don't have compressed air the fitting will release for you.
Just be sure to drown it, just a spritz won't get it.
Good luck!
Soak the fitting with WD40, PB Blaster, or some other penetrating spray. Be sure to soak the entire front of the fitting that is sticking.
Let sit for 10 or 15 minutes. IF possible, spray out the fitting using high pressure compressed air. If you don't have a compressor makes it kind of hard to do.
Soak again with your favorite rust busting penitrant for 10 or 15 minutes.
The fittings and the spring are exposed to the elements and LOVE to fill the fitting and spring with dirt and gunk. This won't allow you to release the spring enough to pull the fitting out. Chances are if you just soak it twice with spray, even if you don't have compressed air the fitting will release for you.
Just be sure to drown it, just a spritz won't get it.
Good luck!
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If the filter comes with the new clips (please look first) you can pretty much just break the old clips and then slide them out.
Of course if you don't check the new filter and break the old clips and the replacement doesn't have the clips, your kinda screwed, LOL.
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