I just replaced mine on Sunday (After going 4 years without doing it) And, I know now that I will do it A LOT more often! There was a ton of particulates and nasty scum in there! I know this is a little off track; but I work a delivery job, and we have Chevrolet Diesels there. The trucks have these clear containers the fuel flows through with a valve on the bottom you can empty the crap out of 'em. It's incredible, after say, 10,000 miles, there's about 2-3 inches of sludge in them. I'll take a picture some time, it just made me realize how much stuff is running through the motor.

 

My Ford guy gave me the same speal, they don't sell the tool, but I have found someone other than Snap-On or Matco that has the right design, check it out:

www.powerbuilttools.com

Pick "specialty tools" and then pick "engine/drivetrain" and they are about the third or fourth item down, model #648339.

Clam shell design baby!!!

There is a "where to buy" section as well, Pep Boys is in my area and they can order them if they don't have them in stock.

They have a nice selection of specialty tools at reasonable prices and the quality is good.

 

I tried to get mine off... But i broke a few fingers when i got pissed and hit the frame..:o

 

Here's a pic of the Performance Tool killer. As you can see, it give 360 degree coverage around the line, and some reach as well.




This is a great tool

It hinges open around the line, and the little notch is for an included rubber band, so it hold itself closed if you want. I've got a couple more pics in my gallery with it open and the side view.

Signmaster's line tool pics

 

Looks like it should work good compared to these cheap *** plastic ones.

 

Finally had the chance to make a run to Pep Boys this AM. Found the beautiful red anodized 5/16" Performance Tool fuel line disconnect tool (WB83130). Very nice! Especially for $6.99

But wait. What did I find next to it on the shelf? The Ford Quick Disconnect Tool by CTA (A370). The spitting image of the tool shown in my factory Ford manual. Clam shell! Excellent. And also $6.99

Bought them both. So I spent about $31 total for 3 tools. Two of which appear to be much superior to the first (KD 3321). You can never have too many tools, right?

Thanks for your help!

 

Excellent, Pep Boys does have lots of good specialty tools, they carry many of the Powerbuilt tool line as well, guess I need to stop by mine and see what I can find, he,he,he.......

 

Here's a stupid question (well actually two):
Do you have to bleed the fuel lines afterwards?? And if so, how do you do it?

 

must be them later model f150's, 1990 here, a pair of needle nose pliers and small dish pan to catch the fuel works for moi

 

No need. The fuel pump stays wet and submerged. It may take a little extra cranking to fire it up the first time after switching the filter, but that's it.

 

When you crank it for the first time after changing pump or filter, just turn the key to on position a couple of times, then crank it, she'll fire right up

 

This tool must be for some other lines; it didn't fit the fuel lines. And the $18.00 X shaped KD 3321 didn't even get out of the package. Obviously, the winner is: $7.00 Performance Tool red annodized 5/16" (WB83130). Released fuel lines from fuel filter perfectly.

The whole job took a little over an hour. Most of the time was spent using WD40 to clean the undercoating off the fuel lines and fuel filter assembly. The rear fuel line took some hand manipulation up inside the frame rail. Didn't release the pressure; truck hadn't been started in about a month. Got a small spray. Used twist ties to hold fuel lines up so they wouldn't drip. Used a rubber cap on out end of fuel filter to stop the flow.

After 8 years and 17,000 miles, nothing bad came out of the old filter, just a bit of fine grit. Looks like I can run it longer next time. Thanks again for your help.

 

What superchip and from whom? I am starting upgrade and read that is part of the process.

Thanks

JDMidnite

email: jgiglio@spinn.net

 

Its just a Superchip, the real company located in Florida. Not that ADS Superchi. I got mine from Mike Troyer (Superchips_Distributor) www.trpyerperformance.com Give hi ma call, he is a great guy and yo uwill love the chip.

 

personally I use the plastic snap on disconnect tool. It works well to be able to hold the tool and fuel line in one hand. I have found that it works best to push the tool all the way in then push the fuel line and filter together. Then pull the line and tool away from the filter. It works well for me.