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Jan 10, 2020 | 09:45 PM

sailfish24

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Stuck Fuel Filter Cap

I can't remove the fuel filter cap, Its the cap with the 6 point hex on top and not much else to grab onto. I've tried a socket wrench, channel locks, strap wrench, and a hair dryer with no luck. Has anyone tried to cut it off somehow?

Jan 10, 2020 | 10:05 PM

Solaris99

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Have you tried to tighten it a little? It seems opposite to your goal, but I've done this before on other things that wouldn't budge and it would sometimes seem to help break it free.

Jan 10, 2020 | 10:21 PM

Colorado350

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Originally Posted by sailfish24

‘Welcome to the Forum.

So this an OEM filter or aftermarket cap? I use NAPA’s Gold filter, new cap with every filter. Take the truck for a drive get everything HOT, OPEN the Fuel bowl drain to release the pressure. I remove the EOP Sensor plug off HPOP Reservoir when it’s super tight, one less thing for the wrench to break if it comes off the filter quickly. Take a 6 point socket, a deep socket will clear the sensor but is also less stable, use either a long breaker bar or even an impact (GENTLY!) apply pressure, the heat on the rubber o ring will make it more pliable and likely to release. Let the cover sit there with the GENTLE BUT FIRM PRESSURE you’re applying...it will eventually break loose without breaking anything.

Jan 10, 2020 | 10:25 PM

KubotaOrange76

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Was the socket you used 6pt?

ive had to put big self tappers in the perimeter of the cap before and use a prybar to break it loose. Obviously then clean out the bowl

Jan 10, 2020 | 10:32 PM

Colorado350

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Was the socket you used 6pt?

ive had to put big self tappers in the perimeter of the cap before and use a prybar to break it loose. Obviously then clean out the bowl

Now, did you take the cab off first?

Jan 10, 2020 | 10:48 PM

aawlberninf350

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Now, did you take the cab off first?

Naww man, only when the ash tray is full. lol

Jan 11, 2020 | 08:13 AM

KubotaOrange76

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Now, did you take the cab off first?

nah just pulled the motor

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Jan 15, 2020 | 08:03 PM

z31freakify

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Try to remove it when the engine is hot, if all fails melt part of the it.

Jan 16, 2020 | 01:13 AM

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helgaairhead

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Try to remove it when the engine is hot, if all fails melt part of the it.

That is actually not a bad move if done with caution. Drain the bowle and have a fire blankett ready, use a electric soldering iron and let it eat away...