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fuel filter
frist off i just found this site it is really nice lots of good information
now question
how the heck do i get the old fuel filter off
it is a 2001 f150 i found it and took the clips off and the line/fittings seem to have some metal skirt thing in them so they "snap" over the rib on the filter is there a secret way to get them loose?
thanks
now question
how the heck do i get the old fuel filter off
it is a 2001 f150 i found it and took the clips off and the line/fittings seem to have some metal skirt thing in them so they "snap" over the rib on the filter is there a secret way to get them loose?
thanks
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Originally Posted by JustinH
wow, what tool is this anyway?
I always just wrestled my old fuel filter out with a screwdriver and some brute force, cursing the entire way.
I would happily buy a ten dollar tool to make my life easier.
JH
I always just wrestled my old fuel filter out with a screwdriver and some brute force, cursing the entire way.
I would happily buy a ten dollar tool to make my life easier.
JH
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Originally Posted by Racerguy
The 2 most common types of fuel filter tools are these.....
I much prefer the scissor type.
I much prefer the scissor type.
The fitting on the right is very similar to the ones you can pick up at Checkers.
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i got the second type in racerguys picture the little plastic one at frist i was like ok now what the he!! is this suspose to do but it was great worked awsome
I also changed the plugs in my 2001 f150 it is a 4x4 off road with the 5.4
i was very intemidated by it at frist even though i have alot of experience with older carbrated engines i have rebulit and wrenched on many of them. I have to say it wasn't as bad as i thought i read the articles on here yesterday and took at it last night took me about 2 hours and 15 mins and i have to say it really really wasn't that bad i had to gether quite a miss of tools wobbles are a must and i had to locate all those rubbers i had ripped out of my spark plug sockets but it went well.
once again i love this site
I also changed the plugs in my 2001 f150 it is a 4x4 off road with the 5.4
i was very intemidated by it at frist even though i have alot of experience with older carbrated engines i have rebulit and wrenched on many of them. I have to say it wasn't as bad as i thought i read the articles on here yesterday and took at it last night took me about 2 hours and 15 mins and i have to say it really really wasn't that bad i had to gether quite a miss of tools wobbles are a must and i had to locate all those rubbers i had ripped out of my spark plug sockets but it went well.
once again i love this site
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No sorry guys. I wasn't clear. I know about the fuel disconnect tool. I have one and its the only way to get these lines off.
I thought there was a special tool to spread the fuel filter bracket so that you can slide the canister out easially, but I misunderstood.
That bracket sucks, I got the lines off in two seconds though. I ended up using a screwdriver to get the cainister past that weird lip in the bracket.
I thought there was a special tool to spread the fuel filter bracket so that you can slide the canister out easially, but I misunderstood.
That bracket sucks, I got the lines off in two seconds though. I ended up using a screwdriver to get the cainister past that weird lip in the bracket.
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Originally Posted by JustinH
No sorry guys. I wasn't clear. I know about the fuel disconnect tool. I have one and its the only way to get these lines off.
I thought there was a special tool to spread the fuel filter bracket so that you can slide the canister out easially, but I misunderstood.
That bracket sucks, I got the lines off in two seconds though. I ended up using a screwdriver to get the cainister past that weird lip in the bracket.
I thought there was a special tool to spread the fuel filter bracket so that you can slide the canister out easially, but I misunderstood.
That bracket sucks, I got the lines off in two seconds though. I ended up using a screwdriver to get the cainister past that weird lip in the bracket.
I just used a wrench to take the nut off the bracket that holds it to the frame, and then slid it off the old filter, and slid it back on the new filter, and then put it all back together.
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What is the size for the tool? I got a tool at weaver auto parts that has 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 all in one, it's the scissor type, and I can't get the smallest (3/8) to fit inside the connector to release it. Do I have the right size tool or do I have to work it harder to get it in there? Before I take it back to look for something else I thought I would ask the experts first.
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Got the small plastic tool like in the photo. worked good, had to use a open end wrench to push into the front clip. The lip on the filter did not provide finger space. With the right tool and the removal of one of the bottom brush guards I would say the whole job took less than 10 minutes.
