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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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Best fuel filter tool

Whats the best tool for taking off our fuel filters. I hate my POS one I have and want to buy a nicer one that works better.

What has everyone had good luck with?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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You mean the one in outside the fuel tank? I just use some cheap gloves to take it out...
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Thumbs up Fuel filter release

Just used the 'OTC Stinger' AC and Fuel Line Disconnect Set on my 93f250 with excellent results. First try was with metal tool that did not work. Second try was with the OTC plastic rings, and worked like a charm! Manu by SPX Corp, Owatonna, Mn, 55060. Good lucK.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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Like Rex51, I had the metal "all in one" tool that worked OK on the A/C lines but wouldn't release the fuel line into the filter. Picked up a cheap plastic kit with the individual collars for each size and it worked on the third try. Lots of PB Blaster, WD, or my favorite Kroil will help.

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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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I bought the cheap plastic ones and they didn't work. Then got the nicer metal ones and still couldn't get them off..

Im so tired of this stupid fuel filter.. Wouldn't be as bad if the damn gas tank wasn't 1 inch away from it..


The last one I bought was the OEM 25043
 
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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I had the same problem with the tank in the way and unbolted the filter bracket from the frame rail to get a little more room.
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