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rosconole 
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 Topic: Fuel filter tightPosted: March-09-2009 at 2:20am |
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I have '89 with standard fram filter , it seems to be pretty dad gum tight , i was attempting to replace it, but don't want to crush the housing in the process....I am not sure last time it was replaced....any advise?
I may just replace the whole housing if I have no luck , it doesnt look the greatest anyhow. |
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1989 ski nautique ,1991 barefoot nautique, 1993 Mustang Cobra 1998 5.0 Magazine shootout invitee
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lewy2001
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Posted: March-09-2009 at 8:59am |
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When I replaced the fuel filter on my 89 it was also very tight. I had to remove the complete assembly to get the screw on body loose. It was much easier to get at the filter when removed from the boat it had obviously been a long time since the filter was last changed.
Replaced filter with a Baldwin equivalent PF936. I think I will probably replace the whole filter assembly next time the filter is due. The element was almost $50 I can buy a complete water seperating marine filter for about $70 and the replacement cartridges are less than $10 each. |
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Hollywood
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Posted: March-09-2009 at 2:10pm |
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Unbolt it from the L bracket and flip it upside down. Bolt it back to the bracket and use a pipe wrench. You will have to remove the fuel-out line.
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anthonylizardi
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Posted: March-09-2009 at 10:14pm |
Good advice! By defeult that's exactly what I end up doing after trying different ways. Flip it upside down, bolted, and the bottom has a nice socket to remove the canister. THere is a brass fitting at the bottom you can remove to get the fuel out. |
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