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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 97powerstroke250
Is and should are two different things i tried to get mine off with air hammer no luck.
It shouldn't take over 40 psi. Make sure you are going counterclockwise. Just hit it towards a corner.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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done the air hammer trick allot worked on every vehicle i did it to, mostly chevys and fords.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by quick_4.6
Spin it on/off with an air hammer. It's not that tight.

I recommend against using an air hammer.
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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I recommend against using an air hammer.
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i only remove fan when i changing a waterpump so the pumps shot to begin with,
 
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That's the only time I would use an air hammer.
 
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