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Jul 16, 2009 | 01:45 PM

HitsPaid4

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fuel filter wrench

My 300 motor has the old style fuel pump and I have googled and searched and called around to find one of those 'special tools' that Ford made but have had no luck. I wouldn't take much to tear up the cover.

Can anyone point me towards a source for one or share a tip on how to do it under the shade tree???

Thanks for any help...

Jul 16, 2009 | 02:28 PM

banjopicker66

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Use one with a flexible rubber strap. You can get one at the various autoparts box stores - I saw one at Sears even.

Jul 16, 2009 | 02:42 PM

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By the way, use it ONLY around the threads. If you use it anywhere else, you will crush the canister.
Don't ask me how I know this!

Jul 16, 2009 | 03:02 PM

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Preciate it banjopicker66

I saw a picture of one of those flexible jobs when I was browsing around the forums. If they carry them local, I'll find one.

Good reminder about working at the threads.

I can picture how it will do a better job than the strap and rachet kind but don't ask me how I know....

Jul 16, 2009 | 04:11 PM

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The original type filter cans had a huge octagon embossed in it...but typically, if the can is clean like that one appears to be you SHOULD be able to break it loose by hand on the 6 cylinders...just remember lefty loosey righty tighty as you are looking towards the threaded portion of the pump.

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Jul 16, 2009 | 08:51 PM

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Those strap wrenches also work well on the OEM, single reservoir master brake cylinder "mason jar" style cap. A pipe wrench will get them off, but it will gouge or even crush them in the process. Here is what I use. I like to use the smaller one... http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00945570000P

Good Luck!
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