92 Explorer fuel filter fight.
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Laughing Gas
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92 Explorer fuel filter fight.
I did a search on the subject of replacement. I am not sure of the "tool" that is being refered to. I have the inlet and outlet clips out of the way. Leverage is a problem but it doesn't want to come off.
Do the fuel lines grab the shoulders on the filter? The pressure has been bled off. Is prying a danger?
Reg
Do the fuel lines grab the shoulders on the filter? The pressure has been bled off. Is prying a danger?
Reg
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks men. I glad I wasn't up for much of a fight yesterday. Something told me to keep looking at it.
When the fitting is broken is there much spillage w/o elevating the truck's front end? The tank is about 1/2 to 3/4 full. I'm thinking about running the tank down if there's going to be a real problem.
Reg
When the fitting is broken is there much spillage w/o elevating the truck's front end? The tank is about 1/2 to 3/4 full. I'm thinking about running the tank down if there's going to be a real problem.
Reg
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I would guess IF you've bled the pressure from the fuel pump on forward (not the "pop off the gas cap" way of doing things...), you will not have issues with spillage.
I can't see fuel getting past the fuel pump and if you've pulled the fuel pump relay and cranked the line dry, you should be set.
I can't see fuel getting past the fuel pump and if you've pulled the fuel pump relay and cranked the line dry, you should be set.
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Just keep your trouble light far away or you might have alot of trouble.
A dealership I used to work at burned to the ground because a fuel filter change sprayed gas on a trouble light. That's why they call them trouble lights.
A dealership I used to work at burned to the ground because a fuel filter change sprayed gas on a trouble light. That's why they call them trouble lights.
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Pull the fuel pump relay and crank the engine over a bit, to relieve the pressure. Also, go get the fuel / AC line tool from a local auto parts place, they'll know what you're asking for... make sure you get a METAL tool.. the plastic ones suck.
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Laughing Gas
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Exploder,
Got the metal tool from the parts store and I had a go at it this evening. The engine side is not budging. I relieved pressure by braking line at the engine. I haven't tried the inlet side yet. The store warned me about the delicate metal fingers holding onto the filter. Damage those he warned and it's a new fuel line. Can a penetrant be used on the fittings?
I let it go for now. Tiring work day. A few brain cells of common sense won out. Fatigue, cold, gasoline, fragile parts and frustration are not a good combination. Especially with the furnace cycling on and off ten feet away. Yesterday I was using a floor fan to blow fumes away and out of the garage doorway.
Will continue tomorrow or the weekend. Will have someone stand by with a fire extinguisher and remote operation of the fan - again.
That'll be my safety plan.
Reg
Got the metal tool from the parts store and I had a go at it this evening. The engine side is not budging. I relieved pressure by braking line at the engine. I haven't tried the inlet side yet. The store warned me about the delicate metal fingers holding onto the filter. Damage those he warned and it's a new fuel line. Can a penetrant be used on the fittings?
I let it go for now. Tiring work day. A few brain cells of common sense won out. Fatigue, cold, gasoline, fragile parts and frustration are not a good combination. Especially with the furnace cycling on and off ten feet away. Yesterday I was using a floor fan to blow fumes away and out of the garage doorway.
Will continue tomorrow or the weekend. Will have someone stand by with a fire extinguisher and remote operation of the fan - again.
That'll be my safety plan.
Reg
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If you are doing this repair in an enclosed area 10 feet from a furnace with a cycling flame, a fire extinguisher won't help you very much. If the gas fumes ignite, you'll need a lot more than a fire extinguisher. Be careful!!
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Laughing Gas
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Fuel filter 2 Me 0.
I put things back together. The filter is not coming off and the thought of a unisolable (indoor) fuel leak is not comforting.
This is one for the garage or warm weather whichever gets here first. I've replaced everything on this truck from the radiator to the heads to the entire rear but one little filter . . .
Reg
I put things back together. The filter is not coming off and the thought of a unisolable (indoor) fuel leak is not comforting.
This is one for the garage or warm weather whichever gets here first. I've replaced everything on this truck from the radiator to the heads to the entire rear but one little filter . . .
Reg
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