Fuel Filter Question
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Fuel Filter Question
I went a couple weeks ago to change the fuel filter on my 93. Mine uses the tool that slides in to remove it. Well, the previous owner must've put the wrong filter on, because the line goes right up to the filter leaving absolutely no room to insert the tool.
How can I get this filter off? The only way I can think of (and don't want to) is to drain all the fuel out, let all the fumes evaporate for a couple days, and cut the filter off with a hack saw so I can put the tool in to remove it. I normally like thrill seeking, but I'm not up to blowing myself up. Any help and thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Rick
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How can I get this filter off? The only way I can think of (and don't want to) is to drain all the fuel out, let all the fumes evaporate for a couple days, and cut the filter off with a hack saw so I can put the tool in to remove it. I normally like thrill seeking, but I'm not up to blowing myself up. Any help and thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Rick
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if theres not enough room to get the tool in there you cant hack it off flush...there will be no way to grab the part of the filter left in the line to get it out afterwards...i remember mine was kind of a pain in the **** but its doable...a pic or better description might help...
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I'll take a pic of it this weekend. I think it's the wrong filter because I know they shouldn't go that far up. I've changed these on all my Fords in the past and never saw this problem before. If I get chance I'll try to snap the pic tonight.
Thanks
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I had the same problem, some parts stores will tell you the filters with the short stem is compatible, (I think I had a 90 bronco filter on a 92 150) well it will plug on but then you have the condition you have.
From my experiance, it was only the front line that was up too far for the tool.
I disconnected the back so the filter would hang, drained the fuel from the filter,
cut the stem at the filter body with a hack saw, slid the tool in and grabbed the stub with a pair of needle nose pliers. No big deal, it was a bit messy. I did not fear blowing myself up because there isn't that much fuel in the line or filter, and I don't cut with a hack saw at 300 strokes per minute. Be patient and cut slow.
Just so you know I'm not fearless, I did have a fire extingusher handy.
From my experiance, it was only the front line that was up too far for the tool.
I disconnected the back so the filter would hang, drained the fuel from the filter,
cut the stem at the filter body with a hack saw, slid the tool in and grabbed the stub with a pair of needle nose pliers. No big deal, it was a bit messy. I did not fear blowing myself up because there isn't that much fuel in the line or filter, and I don't cut with a hack saw at 300 strokes per minute. Be patient and cut slow.
Just so you know I'm not fearless, I did have a fire extingusher handy.
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Well, I finally got a couple pics posted of the filter. I'm going to try and post them here. If this doesn't work, I have them on my website at http://bradleyrt.com/links.aspx
The problem is the tank side, shown in pics 2 3 and 4, that is too close for the tool. Thx for the help.
The problem is the tank side, shown in pics 2 3 and 4, that is too close for the tool. Thx for the help.
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It's not "flush" all the way up. The line is jammed up against, but there's still enough margin to pull the line back and get the tool in. You may have to "persuade" it. Use a "Y" shaped tiny pry bar. Like a moulding pry bar. Only if you can't pull it out normally.
It's easiest if you remove the other line, and pull the filter down.
It's easiest if you remove the other line, and pull the filter down.
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Probably a Supercab short box, where the filter's in the worst spot half behind the front tank too...
Remove the filter bracket too, this will help some. Use some PB blaster or equivilant on the nuts as I've broke the studs before. The cheap white plastic tools always work best for me. If you still can't get them in, the hacksaw trick will work. Just be careful, shouldn't be too much risk of a fire.
Remove the filter bracket too, this will help some. Use some PB blaster or equivilant on the nuts as I've broke the studs before. The cheap white plastic tools always work best for me. If you still can't get them in, the hacksaw trick will work. Just be careful, shouldn't be too much risk of a fire.
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Originally Posted by brown 4x4
Probably a Supercab short box, where the filter's in the worst spot half behind the front tank too...
Remove the filter bracket too, this will help some. Use some PB blaster or equivilant on the nuts as I've broke the studs before. The cheap white plastic tools always work best for me. If you still can't get them in, the hacksaw trick will work. Just be careful, shouldn't be too much risk of a fire.
Remove the filter bracket too, this will help some. Use some PB blaster or equivilant on the nuts as I've broke the studs before. The cheap white plastic tools always work best for me. If you still can't get them in, the hacksaw trick will work. Just be careful, shouldn't be too much risk of a fire.
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I haven't done this, but how about going to the other end of the fuel lines and removing the filter, the front and rear lines as an assembly. take it to the bench, clamp it in a vise and go at it with a hack saw. It can then be easily cleaned of shavings.
Im suprized the lines were long enough to fit that filter with short stems on either side. On mine the lines were taught with just the front being short.
I'm betting that filter is actually for a t'bird or crown vic.
Im suprized the lines were long enough to fit that filter with short stems on either side. On mine the lines were taught with just the front being short.
I'm betting that filter is actually for a t'bird or crown vic.
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Line removal?
Originally Posted by blu94
I haven't done this, but how about going to the other end of the fuel lines and removing the filter, the front and rear lines as an assembly. take it to the bench, clamp it in a vise and go at it with a hack saw. It can then be easily cleaned of shavings.
Im suprized the lines were long enough to fit that filter with short stems on either side. On mine the lines were taught with just the front being short.
I'm betting that filter is actually for a t'bird or crown vic.
Im suprized the lines were long enough to fit that filter with short stems on either side. On mine the lines were taught with just the front being short.
I'm betting that filter is actually for a t'bird or crown vic.
Anyone know where the tank side disconnects other than on the tanks?
