Fuel Filter question

Kommando SS · 01-29-2008, 08:31 PM

Well my truck seems to run like the fuel filter is not doing right (which I hope cause I don't want it to be the fuel pump) and I've tried my hardest to get the filter off and it hasn't came off yet! I am wonder is there a locking mechanism inside where the fuel filter hooks up to the hose? If not, how do I get it off cause I tried pulling it off and no budge. I don't want to pay a mechanic to do it, if I can at least do it.

Thank You

05level2 · 01-29-2008, 08:58 PM

There is a quick disconnect tool for that, you can get one at your local auto parts store.

Kommando SS · 01-29-2008, 09:42 PM

what's it called?

97ranger4x4 · 01-29-2008, 09:50 PM

fuel filter removal tool?

If you go up to your local autozone or whatever parts place they will know what your talking about. It is a goofy little snap on o do hicky that when you push it into the fuel filter it releases super easy. Also try not to be right under it when you release it cause fuel will pour into your face

Kommando SS · 01-29-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97ranger4x4

fuel filter removal tool?

If you go up to your local autozone or whatever parts place they will know what your talking about. It is a goofy little snap on o do hicky that when you push it into the fuel filter it releases super easy. Also try not to be right under it when you release it cause fuel will pour into your face

Thanks for the tip but I already knew about that. lol.

Ok, I need to go get that tool when I get that freakin speed ticket paid for.

smokey · 01-29-2008, 09:55 PM

They are cheap 5-6 bucks for the cheap set.

alaskan155 · 01-30-2008, 04:10 PM

yeah i got the plastic colored ones, they remove fuel lines, and A/C lines, nice investment when swaping engines

snake · 01-30-2008, 09:20 PM

I didn't think they cost that much! I'm always amazed how those lines just snap right back in there and never seem to leak...

fordboi415 · 01-30-2008, 10:11 PM

a really small flathead screw driver, its a bunch of little prongs that secure the filter to the line

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Kommando SS Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Year: 1999/1978 Make: Ford Model: Ranger/Courier Engine: 2.5 Class: 2WD Anything/4x4 Anything Used For: Everything Posts: 76 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Fuel Filter question Well my truck seems to run like the fuel filter is not doing right (which I hope cause I don't want it to be the fuel pump) and I've tried my hardest to get the filter off and it hasn't came off yet! I am wonder is there a locking mechanism inside where the fuel filter hooks up to the hose? If not, how do I get it off cause I tried pulling it off and no budge. I don't want to pay a mechanic to do it, if I can at least do it. Thank You
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05level2 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Year: 2005 1989 Make: Ford Ford Model: Ranger fx4 level2 Ranger 4x4 Posts: 135 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	There is a quick disconnect tool for that, you can get one at your local auto parts store. __________________ 05 Fx4 Level2 5 speed K&N cold air intake flowmasters cat back dual 89 reg cab ranger 4x4 2.9 5 speed 3inch body 4 inch susp 35x12.50R15 headers with true duals Total resto eventually
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Kommando SS Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Year: 1999/1978 Make: Ford Model: Ranger/Courier Engine: 2.5 Class: 2WD Anything/4x4 Anything Used For: Everything Posts: 76 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	what's it called?
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