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Jul 26, 2009 | 11:10 AM

yankee88

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From: Abilene Tx

Socket size

Do any of You know what size the frame fuel filter takes.Socket probaly cheaper than 86+tax at dealer just to install it.Have the motor craft fuel kit.Thanks in advance

Jul 26, 2009 | 11:34 AM

mars3200

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On my '06 it is the same as the oil filter cap. 36MM or a 1 7/16" will work in a pinch.

Jul 26, 2009 | 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mars3200

On my '06 it is the same as the oil filter cap. 36MM or a 1 7/16" will work in a pinch.

And the top one is 22mm or 15/16". Do not use the internal sq. drive. Good chance of busting the cap. Also heed the torqe specs printed on the caps.

Jul 28, 2009 | 12:44 PM

WilliesSD250

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I forgot where I bought mine, but here's a link to a site to order the socket you need to get the fuel filter cap off and the oil filter cap too. What's best is it can be had for under $7.00 http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool...LIS-14500.html

The specific name is LISEL. (I think that's the proper spellling). While you are at it, if you haven't ordered it, you should get a new and improved FUEL FILTER DRAIN PLUG too. It has a kurled thumb ****/allen wrench head on it so it makes draining your fuel filter easier.
I also recommend installing a FUMOTO DRAIN VALVE too. You can't go wrong with it, makes changing oiul a breeze as you never have to fumble around with a wrench and socket and loose or drop the drain plug.

Last edited by WilliesSD250; Jul 28, 2009 at 12:47 PM. Reason: forgot to add the link

Jul 28, 2009 | 12:51 PM

KRDiesel

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Nice, Just ordered one.

Jul 28, 2009 | 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliesSD250

What's best is it can be had for under $7.00 http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool...LIS-14500.html

I've got that tool, and it's the cat's meow. Technically, the big fuel filter is 35mm and the oil filter is 36mm (I might have them reversed). Thanks Ford for not making them exactly the same.

But that tool works for both, and is just a little loose on the 35mm. Nicest thing about that tool is that it is shorter than any normal socket and fits a 3/8 drive ratchet. Helps in the tight area around the fuel pump. Found mine on eBay.

Jul 28, 2009 | 06:40 PM

AzBlueWolf

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I think I got a 3 pc set of those sockets for $20.

the one I used the most fit the oil filter cap on a gm 2.2L ecotech engine

same site...

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool.../OTC-6784.html