Removing the fuel filter

Skippydiesel said:
Two points:
  • "Rubber" hoses seem to "weld" themselves to the push on spigot/barb. The older the connection & hose, the harder it is to separate them. The advise about replacing the hose is good. Go for high quality hose, as the hardening over time will be slower ie removing your filter will likly be easier. Note: Even unused hose, if kept for long enough, will show signs of hardening.
  • ILENGINE's prybar advice is spot on, if a tad expensive for something you can easily make yourself, out of an old or cheap wide blade screwdriver.

I find using a smear high quality silicon grease (no hydrocarbon) on the spigot/barb, before pushing on the hose, will make for an easy push on and easier removal, at the next service.
If the hose is really stiff, it will be easier to remove, if you slit it over the spigot/barb fitting.

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I think I still have the one around here that I made with an angle grinder using a flat piece of steel.
 
Thanks all for your valued insight!!! Got a different filter coming and fuel line separator pliers. Trimming >or< 1/4 in. off each end of the line, a filter with shorter nipples and maybe a bit of dry silicone spray should do the trick. 😎
 
Mark H_NO said:
That may be it, he says it's been like this since new.
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Not fuel injected, and filter is just a garden variety, standard filter. Gas line too. I'm going to cut the line on either end of the filter nipples about 1/4 " and remove the filter. I have ordered a compatible filter for my engine which has shorter nipples and will be a much easier fit. Also ordered for $8 pliers especially for removing filters for future changes.

Thanks
2MG2M
 
I was commenting that the fuel line may be factory formed, leading to how tight it's been since new. I was not talking about fuel injection. Auto Doc suggested that the fuel line could be factory formed.
 
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