gt40 fcc stuck

The only answer I've heard of is the BACLs. _ _ Channel Locks
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There is a plumber's tool called a chain wrench that is designed to hold larger pipe and fittings. It's an incredibly simple tool, and I've never failed to get an FCC off with it. That's many dozens or maybe hundreds. Mine has about a 10-inch long handle. I got it at Sears.

Put the wrench right at the bottom of the FCC, where it is the strongest. You will need to have someone with a crowbar or something similar to help back up the bracket so that you don't bend the bracket. Don't forget that it's right-hand thread, so being inverted, you are going to turn it clockwise looking at it from above.

When you reassemble, grease the thread and the 0-ring real well and don't overtighten it. Makes life easier next time. Cycle the key a few times to pump the FCC full before you try to start up.

Art

Screw the chain wrench. Big Channelocks FTW.

Art,
I'm with you on the chain wrench since it does grip almost the complete circumference on the can.

Heat it with a torch?

I got lucky. Mine came off with an truck oil filter wrench and a whole lot of cursing. Please don't take that torch idea too seriously.

I used a big-ass aluminum pipe wrench.  Like a 30" or 36” bad-boy.  Duct tape on the FCC for protection.  Easy-Peasy

JQ, thanks for the advise on the pipe wrench and the tape, sounds like these can be a challenge.

Tim, hope you are well, been a while. Hopefully I dont have to remove it, but good to know that soaking it and pulling it worked as a last resort. I have a 15" chain wrench and can put a cheater on it if needed. It doesn't sound like it will hurt it to put some back into it tugging on that part.

I do not know if the fuel filter has ever been changed on my 2000. I have not done it, so it is time. Going to have a go on Saturday.

Thanks KENO, the visual was super helpful. I need to watch it a few more times.

Got the canister off, any suggestions on putting something on the threads to keep them from seizing up so bad. I have some never seized compound for steel pipe, but wasn't sure that would be appropriate.

Thanks everyone for the help.

Thanks JQ. Quick trip to Autozone and I was able to get a can of Permatex and finish things up before lunch.

I used a Crescent 15" chain wrench, to get the FCC off. Prior to that I tried a cheap strap wrench, which did nothing. Before using the chain wrench I did cover the top part of the fcc with a layer of painter's tape and two layers of duck tape. This did prevent scrapes where the chain was. It helped some where the wrench teeth were. There are 2 small marks where the wrench teeth bit, no big deal. Boat ran well after the change and the old filter and gas that came out of the fcc were filthy. It was well worth the effort.

Thanks again everyone for the help and information, without it I would not have been able to complete the change.

Hopefully the warm weather is here to stay, looking forward to a ski soon.