I changed it out like 3 or 4 years ago and now my tool doesn't fit the entry point side, fits good on the exit. Bu I'll have to buy the thinner tools.

But anyway, I couldn't get the tool in there. I was thinking of putting a screw driver behind it and sort of "pry" it into place. But before I do that, anyone have any tips?

I don't remember how I did it last time but I do remember it took me a couple of hours.

As I remember:

Put tool in, push it INTO the sleeve, push sleep INTO towards the filter, the push sleeve out. Is that right? So maybe I'm doing something wrong cause it seems really stubborn so I probably am not doing it correctly.

 

is it a motorcraft filter?

 

The one I just bought is a motorcraft filter. I think the one I put in there (first thing I did with the used truck) was put maybe some sort of Oreilly Auto brand. And my tool (the scissor type) isn't fitting in the rear part. But that's okay, it's cheap to get a set of the thinner plastic ones.

 

I saw on a YouTube video somebody take a sharpie cap and made a tool out of it. I haven't tried using this yet but it seems plausible...

 

I have always had to push the tool in, while pushing the filter towards the tool.make sure both "sides" of the plastic tool move towards the fitting at the same time...

some WD40 won't hurt things

make sure to release fuel pressure.

the metal tools are much easier to use, than the plastic ones..

 

I unbolted the filter bracket from the frame and that seemed to make things easier for some reason.

 

make sure the fuel line is pressed completely onto the filter, before pressing the tool into fitting..
yes the metal tool is best.

 

Yes, push the line towards the filter and hold it that way while inserting the tool. It should then release (unless you've already bent a clip messing around with it). I always spray penetrating oil in there first, and if you have an air line, use it to blow out any crap.
I've found patience is the only way to get them to release.

 

Some non motorcraft filters have a shorter tube, so you have to make the end on the metal tool shorter. I had to saw a little bit off the end of mine. Then just press it in harder than you thing you need to and it'll come off

 

That's what I was thinking. I can take the long side of the tool and put it through my bench grinder. I don't think I'll be needing that side. It's 5/16 right?

Thanks all for the tips!! I didn't think about some lube in there.