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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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IPR removal help

So...... I sure picked the wrong damned time to quit smoking. There's an oil line or something in the way of me getting my socket over the IPR. I'm afraid of breaking it or me if I keep trying to force the socket on. Any tips? Thanks!
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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Geez.......everyone went to bed early tonight I guess.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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Nevermind, it seems that of the 3 1/2" drive, 6 point, deep well, 1-1/8" sockets I have (including Lowes brand Cobalt mentioned in one of the writeups) has a hole big enough for the end of the IPR. I can't slide the socket on deep enough to enagage the "nut" part of the IPR.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 01:18 AM
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Mike you'll have too either get a snap-on deep well and drillout the center or cut and welt 2 other sockets together I've had some luck with a snap-on and a crafts man end wrench used to get a 1/16 of a turn then change wrench anne repeat but that takes forever! Good luck
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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Wow, what a PITA compared to the writeup I got. Is there an alternative?
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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Slide the socket on first, without the ratchet, then you can get just enough of the ratchet in the socket to turn it. It will not go all the way in the socket but it doen't need too. That is how I got mine out several times.

Good luck.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by truckeemtnfords
Slide the socket on first, without the ratchet, then you can get just enough of the ratchet in the socket to turn it. It will not go all the way in the socket but it doen't need too. That is how I got mine out several times.

Good luck.
The hole in the center of my sockets is not big enough for the end of the IPR to go through. I can get a ratchet on no problem, because I need the socket to go another 1/4" or so on the IPR before I can catch the "nut".
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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i just did mine friday...used a plumbers socket from lowes. actually bought the whole kit. it is a 1 and 5/32 plumber's socket...
here is the link...Shop Superior Tool 6-Piece Premium Shower Valve Socket Wrench Set at Lowes.com

good luck
 
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Originally Posted by brownie83
i just did mine friday...used a plumbers socket from lowes. actually bought the whole kit. it is a 1 and 5/32 plumber's socket...
here is the link...Shop Superior Tool 6-Piece Premium Shower Valve Socket Wrench Set at Lowes.com

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X2^^^^
I use the same sockets as Chris, works beautiful.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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Back up and running after a $286 IPR and a $20 1-1/8" deep socket. I am definitely going to take that brand new IPR out when we attack that HPOP bolt. Ugh... would have ordered one but needed my truck..... Im trying to justify it with peace of mind.

Once I get the bolt ground off and that stock HPOP out, I'll just get the IPR mounted up on my new T-500 and throw it in all at once.

Any tricks to getting those oil lines off without a tool? or should I just order one up so that its not a hassle come time to take them off.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Clay sent one with my hpop. I have done it w and w out the tool. With is waaaaaaaay easier.
 
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You'll probably get a tool, another thing that works well is the little pry bar for removing push in fasteners.
 
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Bryce, I would just order the tool from Clay, you've been thru enough headaches with your hpop. The tool makes an otherwise frustrating job simple, and it's only around $16.
I wish you the best getting that bolt out.
I guess I got lucky, I tossed my T500 on my truck just before an 880 mile trip pulling the camper. Everything came apart and went back together just as planned. (very unusual for me )
 
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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anyone here try this?

6.0 7.3 Powerstroke Fuel Oil Line Release Tool - YouTube
 
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