Spin On Filter Removal
This is embarrassing – how do you remove the clear plastic separator hanging off the bottom of the fuel/water separator (a FS1242 filter, on an ISB engine)? I’m sure it should spin off, but I can’t g...
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Every tool box needs a strap wrench as one size fits all. Take the entire filter off and then resting one side on a hard surface, tap the metal on the opposite side above the plastic bowl with a hammner. Once you go all the way around several times it should come off by hand. I replaced mine with a Wix 33405 which does not have the plastic bowl, but it does have a drain for $15.
