307 V8 fuel filter

ztim · September 9th, 2006, 10:22 AM

I picked up a fuel filter for the 1984 Delta 88 307 V8. Is there s special tool that would loosen the filter housing without deforming the fuel line? It is tight as heck. I don't think it is a reverse thread. I would hate to crimp it.

Blk2001GAGT · September 9th, 2006, 03:09 PM

When I replaced my fuel filter, I took the fuel line fitting first, the fuel filter housing second and then replaced the filter. In assembly, reinstall fuel filter housing first and then reinstall fuel line fitting. Just be careful not to strip the fitting thread when coupling with the housing. Its kind of tight in that area. I didn't use any special tool, a regular open end wrench and an adjustable wrench for the fuel filter housing since a didn't have a regular open end wrench that fits it.

ztim · December 22nd, 2006, 01:51 PM

I had a friend help me get it. He said I didn't put enough butt behind it. I thought I did but didn't want to break it. Oh well. It works now.

Redog · December 22nd, 2006, 11:19 PM

Yeah I broke the fuel line too, but it had to be replaced anyway.

It's a 1" wrench and I forget the other side I think it's 5/16

September 9th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	307 V8 fuel filter I picked up a fuel filter for the 1984 Delta 88 307 V8. Is there s special tool that would loosen the filter housing without deforming the fuel line? It is tight as heck. I don't think it is a reverse thread. I would hate to crimp it.

December 22nd, 2006, 11:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Redog Alero Chapter Secretary Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 1,145	Yeah I broke the fuel line too, but it had to be replaced anyway. It's a 1" wrench and I forget the other side I think it's 5/16 __________________ Me 2000 Alero running 14's 2005 Nissan Altima (her's) 1967 Olds 330 motor sitting on a stand 1985 Delta 88 w/1968 350 rocket ( MURDERED )

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September 9th, 2006, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blk2001GAGT Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	When I replaced my fuel filter, I took the fuel line fitting first, the fuel filter housing second and then replaced the filter. In assembly, reinstall fuel filter housing first and then reinstall fuel line fitting. Just be careful not to strip the fitting thread when coupling with the housing. Its kind of tight in that area. I didn't use any special tool, a regular open end wrench and an adjustable wrench for the fuel filter housing since a didn't have a regular open end wrench that fits it.

December 22nd, 2006, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
ztim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 275	I had a friend help me get it. He said I didn't put enough butt behind it. I thought I did but didn't want to break it. Oh well. It works now.