Crushed 6637
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Crushed 6637
I just got my 6637 filter in the mail from fleet filter all excited about the install and much to my disappointment it was crushed on one side. Has this happened to anyone else? Do you know what fleet filter will do for me? I sent them an email and a picture but haven't gotten a response.
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If you're in a hurry to use it, maybe Fleet will respond and let you use it as is and they or UPS will throw one in for free. It's filtering abilities should not be compromised.
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If the box is dented, then its the shipping companies responsibility. Mark's right, as it should still filter fine. Mines got a few dents from when I installed it and smashed the hood down on it (always check for clearance first 
), still works fine.
), still works fine.
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If you push the dent out with the filter you might puncture it against the cage.
Make a hook from a coat hanger or brazing rod.
Pull the cage dent out with your hook, mulitple pull points
might be needed. Just like pulling a body dent.
Then push the filter into place from the inside.
Check carefully for punctures or tears.
DK
Make a hook from a coat hanger or brazing rod.
Pull the cage dent out with your hook, mulitple pull points
might be needed. Just like pulling a body dent.
Then push the filter into place from the inside.
Check carefully for punctures or tears.
DK
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DK's idea is about what I had thought. Use something to pull out the outer metal part of the filter and then gently push the filter media into place. Way to go DK! Jump right in on your 1st post and help a fellow FTE'r. Welcome to the sight, a bunch of great guys on here!
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Originally Posted by I'M DK
If you push the dent out with the filter you might puncture it against the cage.
Make a hook from a coat hanger or brazing rod.
Pull the cage dent out with your hook, mulitple pull points
might be needed. Just like pulling a body dent.
Then push the filter into place from the inside.
Check carefully for punctures or tears.
DK
Make a hook from a coat hanger or brazing rod.
Pull the cage dent out with your hook, mulitple pull points
might be needed. Just like pulling a body dent.
Then push the filter into place from the inside.
Check carefully for punctures or tears.
DK
Welcome to FTE
and reps for the good idea.
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Well I finally goot the 6637 put in, sp far so good. Now I just need to go get my cover from Pete (I accidentally had it shipped to my mom's). Look at the pic where the filter hits that resevoir. Is this normal?
Last edited by rhodester; Mar 26, 2008 at 04:40 PM. Reason: Wrong picture
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Originally Posted by twags6
It looks like its sitting up pretty high too. I had that problem and ended up cutting the old air box around the battery. Sits just right now. If you want, I could upload a pic.