98 SN Fuel Control Cell filter change

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   Trying to change the fuel control cell filter on my new to me 98 SN.   Have the replacement part in hand.    Did the eletcrical disconnect and drained the canister.    Can't get the canister to rotate (rotating left).    Tried used 2 different types of oil filter removal wrenches.   One that is a metal strap and one that is more like a large pair of pliers.   Have applied enough force that the bracket holding the canister to the engine started to flex.   Don't want to damage the canister.    
Any suggestions on getting it to break free or a type removal tool to use?

The non injected 92 that before this had a tight fuel filter, but I was alway able to get it to rotate.

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davidaha Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: May-13-2020 Location: Kansas Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidaha Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 98 SN Fuel Control Cell filter change Posted: October-24-2024 at 10:10pm
	Trying to change the fuel control cell filter on my new to me 98 SN. Have the replacement part in hand. Did the eletcrical disconnect and drained the canister. Can't get the canister to rotate (rotating left). Tried used 2 different types of oil filter removal wrenches. One that is a metal strap and one that is more like a large pair of pliers. Have applied enough force that the bracket holding the canister to the engine started to flex. Don't want to damage the canister. Any suggestions on getting it to break free or a type removal tool to use? The non injected 92 that before this had a tight fuel filter, but I was alway able to get it to rotate.
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2001SAN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: June-26-2012 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 246	Post Options Post Reply Quote 2001SAN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-25-2024 at 2:14am
	Disconnect the whole fcc and put it in a vice. You can then use a nail bar between the bolts to spin the cap. They sure can be tight.
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KENO Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-06-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11093	Post Options Post Reply Quote KENO Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-25-2024 at 7:21am
	It sounds like you're turning it the right way, but I'd probably read the link below and watch the video in the link just to make sure you're rotating it the right way link Then go for a big pipe wrench or a big chain wrench or like 2001SAN said, take it out of the boat for better working conditions

davidaha Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: May-13-2020 Location: Kansas Status: Offline Points: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidaha Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Today at 9:08am
	Thanks. Found an 18" strap wrench locally. And eventually got it loose.
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Jonny Quest Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-20-2013 Location: Utah--via Texas Status: Offline Points: 2976	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jonny Quest Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Today at 10:30am
	I use a big-ass pipe wrench — 24” aluminum from HF. I wrap duct tape around the canister in an attempt to minimize the tooth marks from the pipe wrench. Works every time. JQ
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98 SN Fuel Control Cell filter change

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