Hey Folks!

I have been trying to remove the dang hose from the fuel filter so that I can change it. Can't do it. I pulled like a nutcase, used pliers to push the tip of the hose (never crunched the hose with the pliers), etc.

Is there a trick for this? Or am I just crazy? (OK, don't answer that last question. My wife already has the answer...)

As always, thanks for you help!

 

The easy way is to use a fuel lines disconnection tool - https://www.f150forum.com/album.php?...&pictureid=885

 

There are several types of connections at the fuel filter, and I'm not sure which yours has. One type is the hair pin clip that is pried out and then the lines are pulled apart. Another type is the duck bill clip that needs a special tool to remove but can be done with small adjustable pliers (according to the book). "Align the jaws of the pliers with the openings in the side of the fitting and compress the portion of the retaining clip that engages the body." The last is the spring lock couplings that are mostly found at the fuel rail. These require a special tool, but I have done them with an aluminum can or piece of stiff cardstock.

 

Look through the tool aisle of the auto parts store. There will be many fuel line disconnect tools. Someone there should be able to help you select the right one.

 

My 94 required the little sleeve tool to release the retainer clip inside the line. My 93 Ranger had the old easy style mentioned above with external clips.

 

Aaarrrrgghhhh!

OK, I got the tool. I bought the one that works like scissors. It doesn't align very well, so I am going to buy the other type, as shown in your picture above.

I am assuming that I insert the dang cylindrical part in the tube, then put some pressure towards the tube, and the tube will come off at some point? How much dang pressure do I have to put? This should be one of the easy tasks that I have, yet, it makes me feel like an idiot.

Thanks guys! All we need is a leather couch for me to lie on, and I'd owe you $200 an hour...

 

I'm guessing you let the pressure out of the fuel system before trying to remove the filter. I tried for a hour to remove a fuel line on my mustang before it dawned on me to dump the pressure, then it came off easy!

 

I did not. I thought the pressure would not be an issue since I removed so many engine parts, but I was probably wrong. I will try that.

Thanks a bunch!

 

i did that with my mustang too,,,its a 88 and i think the filter was origonal cause i pulled so hard my fingers went through it....a little rusted...haha