1983 351 fuel filter canister

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   I want to change the filter in my Southwind. Does the filter canister just twist off or is there a set screw that must be loosened first?

Thanks, Wick

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83Southwind Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: September-10-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote 83Southwind Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1983 351 fuel filter canister Posted: August-31-2008 at 11:08am
	I want to change the filter in my Southwind. Does the filter canister just twist off or is there a set screw that must be loosened first? Thanks, Wick
	Wick

gun-driver Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: July-18-2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4127	Post Options Post Reply Quote gun-driver Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-31-2008 at 6:24pm
	Well if it's like mine. I had to disconnect the fuel lines, remove it from the mount. Then put the hex shaped part at the bottom of the canister in my vice(just snug enough to hold it upright) I then put in two bolts that would thread into the top mount holes diagonal from each other and were about 2" long. Put a bar between the two and gave it a turn. Cleaned it all up put a new petcoc in the bottom new gasket (with lube) in the top and reassembled with new filter. Now she spins off nicely when needed.

horkn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: September-10-2007 Location: Cedarburg, Wi Status: Offline Points: 1511	Post Options Post Reply Quote horkn Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-03-2008 at 1:29am
	It should just spin right off. But, so should many oil filters on cars. We all know how that goes from time to time. fwiw, the spin on fuel filter on my 78 came right off, with only a minor amount of force. It looked to be on there for quite a few years, esp since my boat only had like 200 hours on it when I got it when it was like 22 yrs old.
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kevin719 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: June-18-2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 231	Post Options Post Reply Quote kevin719 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-03-2008 at 1:40am
	You can usually get a small oil filter wrench on the canister to loosen. You can get the filter at napa it is very common!It comes with new gasket.A strap wrench will work too.
	kevinindy

1983 351 fuel filter canister

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