Jinma 284 Can’t unthread the fuel filter

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    • May 9, 2011 at 10:26 pm #30292
      timkirby
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        Went to replace the fuel filter today while doing maintenance but it wouldn't unscrew from its holder. The fuel filter holder is attached to the engine by a rather flimsy bracket. I was concerned that if I applied any more force to the filter via the filter wrench I would snap off the bracket.

         

        I am considering removing the filter and holder from the engine and chucking it up in a vise where I should be able to apply more torque to the filter. Removing the holder will require disconnecting 2 fuel lines that attach to the holder. Is there any downside to this? Will I have a problem purging air from the lines when I reinstall the assembly?

        Jinma 284, logging winch, post hole digger, pallet forks, backhoe, back blade

      • May 10, 2011 at 5:39 am #32246
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          You are going to get some air from replacing the filter anyway. Fill the new filter with fuel before you but it on, when you have all the lines,filter back on pump the primer pump about 10-times,start up the tractor and let it run ,you should be good to go

           

          Tommy

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        • May 10, 2011 at 11:15 am #32247
          kmokgm
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            I would say you are on the right track. I had the same problem. I removed the assembly and put in in a vise and still though it may not come off. It nearly destroyed my filter removal tool before it came loose.

            Kent

          • May 10, 2011 at 1:05 pm #32249
            biggerten
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              Mine was a bear, as well.

            • May 10, 2011 at 7:46 pm #32256
              timkirby
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                Thanks for the comments. I feel more confident now about pulling the fuel filter assembly off the tractor. I'll post a further comment after I complete the task.

                Jinma 284, logging winch, post hole digger, pallet forks, backhoe, back blade

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