fuel line disconnect tool
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From: utica n.y., u.s.a.
fuel line disconnect tool
where can i buy a set of the fuel line disconnect tools that are like small rings that slide over the fuel line and press into the coupling to disconnect two lines or a line and a fuel filter in my case
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any automotive store will sell you the cheap plastic ones. They serve their purpose, and they will set you back about 4-5 bucks each.
I'm sure snap on or mac makes a nice metal set, but i'm sure those cost quite a bit more.
I've had a set of plastic ones that I've used on all my ford cars for the past 4 years and they are fine.
I'm sure snap on or mac makes a nice metal set, but i'm sure those cost quite a bit more.
I've had a set of plastic ones that I've used on all my ford cars for the past 4 years and they are fine.
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fuel line disconnect tool
I just bought a set of plastic Lisle tools with a plastic holder for $10 that will last me for many years.
I have "borrowed" a set just like them from a buddy for years when I needed them. They have held up well under his use and mine and he uses them 10x times more often than I do.
Metal would have been nice but NAPA is a 6 mile trip and these were 4 blocks away
I saw another cheapo plastic set for $7 but they looked flimsy or prone to breakage, the plastic looked bad, and they did not come with a holder.
They also had some individual metal ones for $3 each that would work well. If I break one of the plastic ones from over use I will replace that individual piece with a metal one and put it on the holder. None of the plastic ones have broken so far tho.
I have "borrowed" a set just like them from a buddy for years when I needed them. They have held up well under his use and mine and he uses them 10x times more often than I do.
Metal would have been nice but NAPA is a 6 mile trip and these were 4 blocks away
I saw another cheapo plastic set for $7 but they looked flimsy or prone to breakage, the plastic looked bad, and they did not come with a holder.
They also had some individual metal ones for $3 each that would work well. If I break one of the plastic ones from over use I will replace that individual piece with a metal one and put it on the holder. None of the plastic ones have broken so far tho.
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fuel line disconnect tool
NAPA thats the place if you want to pay to much.. but in a bind they do have the tools
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From: utica n.y., u.s.a.
fuel line disconnect tool
i am back...i borrowed a set of the cheapo plastic ones from a friend and i couldnt get the line off either side of the filter...i got the biggest one that fit inside real snug slid it overv the line and pushed it in as far as possible but the spring loaded thing wouldnt release...im going to have the guy i borrowed them from take a whack at getting the lines off and if that dont work maybe ill buy another maybe better quality tool
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From: utica n.y., u.s.a.
hey great suggestion but what do ya think i'm an alien with 3 hands???
how do i hold two things together and push the tool in at the same time ...is there a secret trick???
how do i hold two things together and push the tool in at the same time ...is there a secret trick???
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You grab the fuel line in your teeth...
Actually I hold the female half of the coupling in one hand with two fingers and thumb, then push the tool in with the other two fingers on that hand. I use the other hand to push the male fuel line and use a finger or thumb to add some more push to the tool if required. This works great, -but then I am double jointed...
Actually I hold the female half of the coupling in one hand with two fingers and thumb, then push the tool in with the other two fingers on that hand. I use the other hand to push the male fuel line and use a finger or thumb to add some more push to the tool if required. This works great, -but then I am double jointed...
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I used to use those fuel line tools everyday. the only disadvantage to the plastic ones is that they do break and second that there is no where to get leverage. sometimes the springs are really stiff and you have to push pretty hard. the plastic ones dont have enough surface space to really do that.