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Feb 11, 2017 | 10:42 AM

Norton72

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Do you think it's safe...

To use an impact wrench on the HFCM filter cap? Somebody put that sucker on waaaay too tight.

Feb 11, 2017 | 10:59 AM

Norton72

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I tried it with 120lbs. of pressure and that didn't work, even with long bursts. I'm going to crank the pressure up a bit.

Feb 11, 2017 | 11:07 AM

87crewdually

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It's easy enough to disconnect the fuel lines, electrical plugs, and unbolt it from the frame. Throw it in the bench vise to get it apart. While it's out clean it.

Feb 11, 2017 | 11:14 AM

Per4mance

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X2 on that one. Might cost ya more in aggravation and money if you don't.

Feb 11, 2017 | 12:11 PM

Norton72

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I got it off with 150 lbs. It was still hard to turn after it broke loose. The filter didn't come out with the cap, but it wasn't hard to remove. The fuel looked good, I cleaned everything up. This truck looks amazing underneath. Everything is in place just like it came from the factory. Under the hood as well.

Feb 11, 2017 | 01:02 PM

Bumblebee04

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Whenever I run into something fuel related that is a PIA to get apart i use a heat gun. Also works great on a part that you dont want to discolor/distort the surface on vs using a torch. Takes a bit longer but normally gets the job done.

Feb 11, 2017 | 01:30 PM

diesel_dan

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Originally Posted by Bumblebee04

Sage advice: heat expands/cold contracts. Heat the thing with the inner threads and cool the thing with the inner threads.

Jude: put some silicone grease on those threads when you slap it together, also lube the o-ring...