how to remove fuel line w/o special tool

[greco37]

Hello all,

It is annoying to me to spend $10 at Autozone on a cheap plastic gadget to get the lines off of the fuel filter when the filter only costs $8 so.... Home Depot hardware aisle... there are a bunch of pullout drawers full of hardware.. there you will find hard white nylon spacers..find the right size, cut it down the middle, slip it on, push on it and the line comes right off! cost... about .09 cents.

 

[ncranchero]

But you've blown a chance to buy a new tool. Oh, and the aluminum ones are much nicer.

 

[YBCold]

ive tried the scissor ones, and the plastic ones, a sharpie cap, a bic cap, i think ima just go and buy the aluminum ones. getting the fuel filter off is a *****

 

[KPSquared]

I love it when I have to buy a new tool... That's one of the favorite parts of this hobby of mine... Love my tools!

 

[ncranchero]

Yep, the aluminum ones work pretty good. I've never encountered but two sizes when working on my Fords, 5/16" & 3/8". There's some decent deals on them on eBay too.

This is a deal you probably won't beat, and worth every penny of it!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Actr...Z140396356067QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

 

[ncranchero]

Love my tool ...

 

[greco37]

I think the right tool is essential when there's just no alternative. My reasoning is to save money by coming up with creative ways to get the job done. That's why I came up with the nylon spacer idea to remove the fuel line.. to save money and not buy a tool I'll probably never use again. I am poorer than a church mouse so I am going to use my brain and come up with a cheaper/creative way of getting it done.. can you dig it?

 

[ncranchero]

Oh yeah, I understand ..... squeek squeek. I've made several specialty tools myself and that was a pretty slick solution you came up with there

 

[janolsson]

I've used 15mm copper pipe b4 and also the nozzle from a tube of silicon cut to the right diameter.
Both worked well but the copper tube was a bit fiddlely.
I'm with ya on the not buying tools unless it is required. I like to find alternatives, it's part of the fun.
Regards

 

[YBCold]

buy new tools is fun, but also expensive.

 

[Dan Whitaker]

I look at it this way.

I'd rather pay $10 for the set of line tools then have to make an extra trip to Home Depot spend my time looking for the aisle the spacers are in, come home and cut the slot. I could have the filter changed in les time than that

My time & gas would ad up to well over the $10.

 

[toypaseo]

No tool purchase needed when I can have my ex-Ford mechanic neighbor change it for me

 

[ncranchero]

No tool purchase needed when I can have my ex-Ford mechanic neighbor change it for me

So, you're saying your neighbor is a tool?

 

[ranger7ltr]

Harbor Freight is a great source as well..

Yep, the aluminum ones work pretty good. I've never encountered but two sizes when working on my Fords, 5/16" & 3/8". There's some decent deals on them on eBay too.

This is a deal you probably won't beat, and worth every penny of it!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Actr...Z140396356067QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

They are not as inexpensive as the ebay vendor but you can get them the same day...

One other tip I found is that if you lubricate the fitting before trying to disconnect it the fitting will come apart a lot easier... And it will go back together a lot easier too...

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-fuel-and-auto-trans-line-disconnect-tool-set-96834.html

 

[GRNMACHINE]

bought the "scissor tool", broke second time I used it. i dont mind buying a tool i am only going to use a few times but when it breaks make me wish I went to Home Depot

 

[greco37]

That's true Ranger.You just reminded me that lube works great if you ever have to put the side view mirror glass back on too. I had a heck of a time last night trying to pop it back on so I slapped some bearing grease on the little tabs that clip onto the motor assembly and she popped right in there...

 

[rhauf]

buy the tool. it's very useful to have, i use my set often. its only 10 bux.

if you try to find another way to get the connector apart, you risk damaging it as well, then you're repair costs will start to add up quickly.