1997 Ford F150 oil filter

1997 FORD F-150
130,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARK WRIGHT
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i have been trying to get vthe filter off. the filter wrench crusched the filter. i put 2 drivers thru it to try to turn it. no go. just have the front part left, help!
Apr 3, 2009 at 4:40 PM
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BLACKOP555
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if you ahvethe whole filter desroyed you can use pliers on the center part to turn it off. of if you can tig weld clean it up and weld a nut on it to turn it off.

or cut and file off the filter.
Apr 5, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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