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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Need alittle help with fuel filter on my '72 SB. Anybody have any pictures? Should the fuel line to the filter be "really" hard to break loose? I am afraid I will bend,damage, etc... the line, carb and everything else attached.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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you need 2 wrenches, one open end to hold the large nut on the carburetor and a 5 sided wrench on the fuel line nut.
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MelWff
you need 2 wrenches, one open end to hold the large nut on the carburetor and a 5 sided wrench on the fuel line nut.
That would be a 1" open and a 5/8" flare.

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Originally Posted by paul 74
That would be a 1" open and a 5/8" flare.

Will these wrenches also work on a 78 Q-Jet for a fuel filter R/R?


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Will these wrenches also work on a 78 Q-Jet for a fuel filter R/R?


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Yes. Just watch that 5/8" brass nut. It may be tight on the fuel line and you can do a twisty if not careful. Some PB Blaster might be wise beforehand.
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Originally Posted by mk's78
Will these wrenches also work on a 78 Q-Jet for a fuel filter R/R?


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That's all you need to change the fuel filter on any Q-Jet. Makes no difference what year it is, or what brand GM car it is.
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