cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250

kylestheman · 04-10-2009, 02:13 PM

i got all the stuff to do it but i cant get the filter to come off is their any tips on getting it off its the v8 5.4

this is the tool i got
http://www.toolzone.com/acatalog/TN-OTC-4495.jpg

FML · 04-10-2009, 04:20 PM

http://www.fordf150.net/howto/images/fuelpic1.jpg

try one more like that, i used it for my 94 ford F-150 and it popped right off.
i got mine at Napa Auto parts for about $18

**mack1** · 04-10-2009, 05:27 PM

Often those push tools are hard to work, especially on a hard to release line lock. Try using a pair of visegrips closed to near the size of the pipe. Push against the visegrips and see if that will work. Try to keep it pushing straight. Sometimes they are a booger bear to turn loose.

Best regards,
Mack1

kylestheman · 04-11-2009, 11:49 AM

do you guys know what size the line tool is i don't know if i am using the right one

**mack1** · 04-11-2009, 12:09 PM

Looks like one of those full sets that you posted the link to. Pick the one that has the inside diameter that just fits the pipe. The inside part is what pushes on the release. The outside part has ears that can bend in somewhat with pressure. Thats the reason I suggested the vice grips around the pipe and pushing on them. Keep the force on the inside part.

Regards,
Mack1

**wrench97** · 04-11-2009, 12:34 PM

This may help > http://www.fordf150.net/howto/fuelfilter.php

If you have the one that is mounted behind the fuel tank there is a special snapon tool that ia about 12" long with the release tool mounted to it (like a screw driver), If memory serves me it was about $40 15 years ago I've used it mainly ever since for those filters.

kylestheman · 04-12-2009, 02:22 PM

i still cant get it off i went a got a new tool and still didn't work i think it never been replaced

**mack1** · 04-12-2009, 04:55 PM

Try putting some grease in ahead of the tool. Also, loosen the filter clamp and see if you can rotate it just a little to break the line loose from the seal. Push the filter towards the line as you try the tool, then pull it back to see if it released.

Get a friend to try. My grandson had to do one for me. Was his truck, so he was more energetic than I.

Wishing you luck,
Mack1

kylestheman · 04-26-2009, 12:34 PM

Ok my friend got it off thanks you

**mack1** · 04-26-2009, 06:35 PM

Great job Kyle.

I miss the old days when you could take gas lines loose with an open end wrench.

04-10-2009, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
kylestheman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Mi Posts: 9 OS: windows xp My System	cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 i got all the stuff to do it but i cant get the filter to come off is their any tips on getting it off its the v8 5.4 this is the tool i got http://www.toolzone.com/acatalog/TN-OTC-4495.jpg Last edited by kylestheman; 04-10-2009 at 02:14 PM.

04-10-2009, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
FML Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4 OS: vista	Re: cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 http://www.fordf150.net/howto/images/fuelpic1.jpg try one more like that, i used it for my 94 ford F-150 and it popped right off. i got mine at Napa Auto parts for about $18

04-10-2009, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
mack1 TSF Articles Team Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 1,245 OS: xp sp3 My System	Re: cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 Often those push tools are hard to work, especially on a hard to release line lock. Try using a pair of visegrips closed to near the size of the pipe. Push against the visegrips and see if that will work. Try to keep it pushing straight. Sometimes they are a booger bear to turn loose. Best regards, Mack1 __________________ "If you like yourself others will like you also" me "Don't drink downstream from the herd" Will Rogers Submit New Articles Here

04-11-2009, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
kylestheman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Mi Posts: 9 OS: windows xp My System	Re: cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 do you guys know what size the line tool is i don't know if i am using the right one

04-11-2009, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
mack1 TSF Articles Team Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 1,245 OS: xp sp3 My System	Re: cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 Looks like one of those full sets that you posted the link to. Pick the one that has the inside diameter that just fits the pipe. The inside part is what pushes on the release. The outside part has ears that can bend in somewhat with pressure. Thats the reason I suggested the vice grips around the pipe and pushing on them. Keep the force on the inside part. Regards, Mack1 __________________ "If you like yourself others will like you also" me "Don't drink downstream from the herd" Will Rogers Submit New Articles Here

04-11-2009, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,544 OS: Win7	Re: cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 This may help > http://www.fordf150.net/howto/fuelfilter.php If you have the one that is mounted behind the fuel tank there is a special snapon tool that ia about 12" long with the release tool mounted to it (like a screw driver), If memory serves me it was about $40 15 years ago I've used it mainly ever since for those filters. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

04-12-2009, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
kylestheman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Mi Posts: 9 OS: windows xp My System	Re: cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 i still cant get it off i went a got a new tool and still didn't work i think it never been replaced

04-12-2009, 04:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
mack1 TSF Articles Team Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 1,245 OS: xp sp3 My System	Re: cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 Try putting some grease in ahead of the tool. Also, loosen the filter clamp and see if you can rotate it just a little to break the line loose from the seal. Push the filter towards the line as you try the tool, then pull it back to see if it released. Get a friend to try. My grandson had to do one for me. Was his truck, so he was more energetic than I. Wishing you luck, Mack1 __________________ "If you like yourself others will like you also" me "Don't drink downstream from the herd" Will Rogers Submit New Articles Here

04-26-2009, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
kylestheman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taylor Mi Posts: 9 OS: windows xp My System	Re: cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 Ok my friend got it off thanks you

04-26-2009, 06:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
mack1 TSF Articles Team Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 1,245 OS: xp sp3 My System	Re: cant get the fuel filter off a 2000 ford f250 Great job Kyle. I miss the old days when you could take gas lines loose with an open end wrench. __________________ "If you like yourself others will like you also" me "Don't drink downstream from the herd" Will Rogers Submit New Articles Here