FCC Bowl removal

Found this old thread when searching for another so instead of starting a new thread I thought I would just update this one.



Steve, I did the filter change in my FCC today. They sure are tight I thought my strap wrench was about to break also. I remembered a old thread where Joel (M3Fan) and Jody (Fl Inboards) recommended using channel locks? we call them multigrips.



So off to the shops for some large multigrips. Surprised how easily it then came loose. The filter was quite dirty. In previous posts it had been mentioned about the hose connecting the pump was prone to cracking and leaking. It appears as though mine had been replaced by some black fuel line as it was supposed to be harder plastic style hose.

Nice post! When you put it back together do you use never seize or something on the threads?

I actually had to go rent a huge pipe wrench to get mine off the first time (never taken off before). That actually made it fairly easy compared to almost giving myself an aneurism with straps, filter wrenches, channel locks, etc.. With grease, etc., I've been able to get it off with a big strap, but it is still hard. I don't take it off enough to justify purchasing a huge pipe wrench, but renting it for $10 for literally less than 15 minutes (including the drive to and from) is well worth it!

Interesting that some of the hoses were a clear plastic. My '96 came from the factory with the black "fuel line" hose. But that is what the problem was; it developed a pin hole and I lost pressure. I assume it is probably due to the ethanol used in the gas. I've been into the FCC twice and after the hassle of removing it, I would suggest to anyone opening that up that they replace the hose each time.