Anyone know where we can find the fuel filter cap with a REAL 1/2" drive fitting to loosen/tighten it.? All I have found either have none ( only slots for the twin screwdriver trick) or the ones with both 1/2" drive and special tool combo fitting. Stuck a socket in the latter and spun it instantly right out ( soft plastic). Very hard time getting it tight enough not to leak. The one it had when i bought the truck had just the square socket hole, but the filter is attached to it and being new to diesel wasnt sure if i could take it off without screwing it up, because i can get the filter with no cap. But if I cant tighten it it's pretty much useless. Therfore i shall defer to my more knowledgeable breatheren here on my best options.
7.3L fuel filter cap
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dpantazis
#12
those caps suck. stick with the OEM ones.
get one of these, put it in your glove box.
Powerstroke Shop filter wrench
get one of these, put it in your glove box.
Powerstroke Shop filter wrench
Tail_Gunner
CRJ & ERJ A&P Mech.
I just use the handle ends of a medium sized pliers. Stick the ends in the holes in the cap and stick a screwdriver crossways between the pliers handles for turning leverage.
It's always worked good for me with no problems ever. No need to buy a special tool.
It's always worked good for me with no problems ever. No need to buy a special tool.
dmd
Member
I just use the handle ends of a medium sized pliers. Stick the ends in the holes in the cap and stick a screwdriver crossways between the pliers handles for turning leverage.
It's always worked good for me with no problems ever. No need to buy a special tool.
Zactly... I have some pliers with rubber handle that I use to avoid
slipping.
wpfd571
Full Access Member
i've been using the wix filter that has a stud on top i think its a 1" hex head or something, no leaks so far all my buddys run the same thing with good luck
