fuel line disconnect
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fuel line disconnect
I know Im an idiot, but Ive pulled these a hundred times.
Im pulling the fuel pump on my '94 F-250 w/ 460 V8.
I was able to get the 5/16" line off but the 3/8" just won't budge.
Im using this type of disconnect tool:
disconnect tool
Are other types of disconnects superior, or am I just a moron?
thx
Im pulling the fuel pump on my '94 F-250 w/ 460 V8.
I was able to get the 5/16" line off but the 3/8" just won't budge.
Im using this type of disconnect tool:
disconnect tool
Are other types of disconnects superior, or am I just a moron?
thx
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Chances are someone or something pulled too hard on the line at one time and the little retaining clip inside is bent. I had that happen on a fuel filter once, it was a real PITA. Really jam that disconnect in there and try it, if it doesn't work you'll probably have to get a thin pick and try to straighten the prongs of the clip out. I'd replace the clip once you get the line off.
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I hate to say this but, you might have to give the tool a bit more force to get it to disengage the fitting. I like to push the fuel line against the tool so that the fuel line goes "past" the "hump" on the Filter/pump. Pushing the line towards the pump/tool/filter gives just a little more clearance for the prongs and room for the tool to do it's job.
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Well, I don't think this disconnect tool is pushing the pins far enough out. Im gonna get a different one tomorrow. It only has to be just a little bit thicker and I think it will be fine.
thanks for the thoughts
thanks for the thoughts
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haha.
It was just that type of disconnect tool. That type tapers at the end and I think that it just wasnt pushing the pins out far enough. Bought one that doesn't taper and the line popped off first try.
thanks for the help guys.
It was just that type of disconnect tool. That type tapers at the end and I think that it just wasnt pushing the pins out far enough. Bought one that doesn't taper and the line popped off first try.
thanks for the help guys.
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Originally Posted by Tyson82
Its all about the right tools. One of the reasons Im such a crappy mechanic. hehe
Your a better mechanic now that you moved up a notch. (with more tools too).