Fuel Filter
Fuel Filter
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From: Cartersville, Ga
Did you break by applying to much force to get it off? Gotta go down to the dealer and get a new cap. Is it the one on the frame rail or on top of the motor? The one on the frame rail's cap cost about $70
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It is the one on top....I was using the 1/2 in drive to take it off and it just cracked and crumbled apart. It is still whole and no fuel leaking, but I can not get it off......I guess I will have to get a filter strap or wrench to get it off.
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From: northern,california
FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR DRAIN PROCEDURE
Use a 15/16ths socket to get it off. Don't over torque these caps. The o-ring seals the cap.
Use a 15/16ths socket to get it off. Don't over torque these caps. The o-ring seals the cap.
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FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR DRAIN PROCEDURE
Use a 15/16ths socket to get it off. Don't over torque these caps. The o-ring seals the cap.
Use a 15/16ths socket to get it off. Don't over torque these caps. The o-ring seals the cap.
sounds like he broke the one on the engine not the frame rail. might be able to back it off with channel locks.
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From: Middle Tn.
Use a socket so as not to force it apart when twisting. Lessons learned;
do not use the extension drive to open or torque. Use a socket.
do not use the extension drive to open or torque. Use a socket.
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15/16ths for engine mounted fuel filter. 36m for frame mounted fuel filter.
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