Fuel filter Wrench - Diesel Forum

boomer_hunter · 11-12-2001, 01:02 PM

Can anybody tell me the specifics of the fuel filter wrench (i.e. where on-line to buy one, the diameter of the filter housing so I can match).

PSDExcursion · 11-12-2001, 08:03 PM

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by boomer_hunter:
Can anybody tell me the specifics of the fuel filter wrench (i.e. where on-line to buy one, the diameter of the filter housing so I can match).<hr></blockquote>

The way I saw it done, the person used a crescent wrench, sized it to fit the center of the filter cap, stuck a screwdriver through the hole in the handle and voila, it came loose. No $$ required.

Michael

PSDinOKC · 11-12-2001, 09:37 PM

I would use the wrench method described above, or buy an inexpensive strap wrench from Wal-mart. I myself have always been able to get the cover off by hand.

Matt

copeland · 11-13-2001, 10:03 AM

I used the oil filter wrench that I bought at Pep Boys. It has a short handle that pivots. It is the metal strap type.

AJ'sDad · 11-13-2001, 06:00 PM

Nibroc let me use his once. It was adjustable and looked like a spider. He bought it at AutoZone. It worked great.

xelerator · 11-14-2001, 08:30 AM

I used a spanner wrench.

sail684 · 11-14-2001, 11:20 AM

Snap-On Tools sells one for the Ford fuel filter cap for about $7. I saw a Snap-On truck stopped at a repair shop and pulled in. The guy sold me one and it works great. Attaches to a 3/8" drive ratchet.

boomer_hunter · 11-15-2001, 12:41 AM

[img]graemlins/warmimages/icons/smile.gif[/img] Thanks for all the replies....sounds easier than I thought

rodney0 · 11-15-2001, 12:48 AM

I use the Snap-on tool. It makes the filter
change a very easy job. It was money well spent.