Changing Fuel Filter
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Changing Fuel Filter
In attempting to change the fuel filter located on the chassis, the canister holding the filter is impossible to spin off using my socket wrench. I'm afraid that over muscling the wrench will break the plastic canister nut. Any suggestions???? Has anyone ever broken the plastic?
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From: EC Iowa
Many people have reported breaking the plastic housing.
It is available on line, put a strap wrench on the housing, in addition to the socket wrench.
It should come off then.
Order a replacement housing, then you won't need it ! LOL
It is available on line, put a strap wrench on the housing, in addition to the socket wrench.
It should come off then.
Order a replacement housing, then you won't need it ! LOL
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Agreed, if it's that hard to remove, then the O-ring most likely was not lubricated during the prior filter change. Strap wrench or a replacement housing on standby like the others said.
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I use a socket and strap wrench to avoid all of the force on the plastic nut. I slowly spin it until I can use only the socket.
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What strap wrench are you all using that's a pretty big diameter housing?
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Just be careful with the strap wrench - there is quite a bit of pressure where the strap meets the handle, I've bent a number of oil filters. As others have said, buy a spare. Most people have bought spares - I have one sitting in the tool box under the seat. Just note that the drain valve does not come with the bowl, separate item.
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Just be careful with the strap wrench - there is quite a bit of pressure where the strap meets the handle, I've bent a number of oil filters. As others have said, buy a spare. Most people have bought spares - I have one sitting in the tool box under the seat. Just note that the drain valve does not come with the bowl, separate item.
I changed my fuel filters at 22k miles. I'm not going that long again. I do remember having to crank fairly hard to remove the cap. I can't remember if I lubed the new O ring or not.
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Dave, I believe you can use the same drain valve. The Separator Cap is BC3Z9G270D. My thought was all I need to do is be sitting there after breaking the cap and messing with the drain valve trying to get it out of the old cap, into the new and somehow screw up the drain valve or worse, the new cap. There are a couple rubber o-rings on the plug. I paid $15.50 for the valve - BC3Z-9J305-B
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Dave, I believe you can use the same drain valve. The Separator Cap is BC3Z9G270D. My thought was all I need to do is be sitting there after breaking the cap and messing with the drain valve trying to get it out of the old cap, into the new and somehow screw up the drain valve or worse, the new cap. There are a couple rubber o-rings on the plug. I paid $15.50 for the valve - BC3Z-9J305-B
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I just did mine yesterday ...I broke my housing many changes ago with the socket method..since I've used a quality strap wrench. The housing comes down hard at first. First 3 turns shuts the valve so the tank doesn't drain.. The new oring comes lubed... What I do after take down is clean the treads..install new oring the coat the housing threads and frame mounted mate for the housing threads with oil.. the housing screws on so easy most of the way then a strap wrench to finish until you feel the stop.. before that was a PIA to tell when you hit the stop and many have broke it.
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Just changed mine (the filters) yesterday. I had been neglectful and had 19K on the filters. Using oil on the o rings helped mine to come off very easy, even after that many miles.
I just use a socket for mine. I can do the lower filter easier than I can the engine top filter. If it took 5 minutes, I'd be surprised.
I just use a socket for mine. I can do the lower filter easier than I can the engine top filter. If it took 5 minutes, I'd be surprised.