What is the best fuel line disconnect tool?

1. 2.3.4.5.6.

I vote for the 4th one in the picture. The anodized metal ones with the rubber band around them. I think they are the most expensive ones but worth it IMO. By expensive I mean $12 instead of $8 haha. When I replaced my fuel pump I struggled with the scissor type ones that I bought at AZ. They bent and eventually broke. So I went out and bought the kind mentioned above, I had the fuel line off in no time.

I've used #2, #4 and #5...

#2 seems to work the most.. #5 the least.. I've only used #4 twice.. when #2 wasn't working for me.. I borrowed #4 when #1 didn't work.. but next time I tried #4 it didn't work and #1 did.. go figure.

~Mark

How do you ever know which one is for what application?

I used all 3 sets for fuel lines.. I've used set #2 for a/c lines too..

actually, now that I think about it.. I used #3 once for a/c when I was at a friends shop.. I don't remember them working any better than #2..

If your asking which size do you use.. you put on which ever one fits in the fitting the best.. (not too small, not too big.. or it won't push the right spot enough)

~Mark

I use #3, I've had pretty good luck with them once I figured out how to use them.

For me number 5 is the one.

I've used #4 on AC and tranny lines and had no trouble.

Kent, do you want me to make a poll for you out of these 6 options?

id have to go with number 5 takes the guess work out of finding the right size works good on ac lines too

BrooklynBay said:

Kent, do you want me to make a poll for you out of these 6 options?

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I figured there would be more answers in a regular post...?

You could still keep the thread the same way where people give an explaination of what they prefer. The poll is only an addition to the thread.

I vote for a poll And I vote for #4

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=66373

got it on sale, mother of all disconnect tools.

Has this puppy: (check the pdf instruction guide)

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Ford Fuel Line Coupling Tool
1990-newer Ford Ranger & Explorer with 4.0 liter, 6-cylinder engines
Releases quick connect fittings on fuel rail

The poll was just added. Let me know if you want to change or add anything.

#2 works well, but they wear out over hundreds of uses LOL

Also a sharpie marker cap, cut the tip off, slit it down the middle and it works AMAZINGLY well on fuel lines

I have a set of #3s... somewhere, lol. I didn't vote tho, because I bought them for A/C service and ended up not using them

I have a set of #4. Not too expensive, nicely made. I have also used #3 (it is what I carry in the truck), and it works fine also.

I vote for #2, no problems with it.

I have a #4 that I found in a glovebox at a wrecking yard. Works fine for me.