Oil & Fuel Fuel Filter

[Piedmont]

I am having one heck of a time removing the fuel filter on my JD 2520. Has anyone had similar issue and any suggestions on what I should do? Obviously I don't want to screw something else up in the process.

 

[beenthere]

Trying to interpret what the problem is.
What are you trying that isn't working? Access? Tight screws? ??

 

[Piedmont]

Trying to interpret what the problem is.
What are you trying that isn't working? Access? Tight screws? ??

Access is not the issue it is loosening the filter. It is on so tight I can't break it free.

 

[beenthere]

(edit: as Roy points out in following post, yours is likely the compact 2520, so follow his advice. Just have something to counter hold when getting a wrench on the large knurled plastic nut)

Are you removing the bolt that runs up through the filter?
Don't think it is a spin-on filter, but may be mistaken.

 

[RoyJackson]

The OP's machine is a compact, not the old row crop tractor.

IF it's the compact, this is the procedure:

Cleaning Sediment Bowl and Replacing Fuel Filter

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1. Move the fuel shut-off valve (A) to the closed position.
2. Position drain pan under fuel filter sediment bowl (B).
3. Turn locking collar (C) counterclockwise to remove bowl.
4. Remove and discard the fuel filter.
5. Clean bowl.
6. Install new filter to filter head.
7. Install sediment bowl and locking collar.
8. Open fuel shut-off valve.
NOTE: Fuel system is self bleeding.
9. Crank engine to bleed fuel system.

Is it the locking collar giving you problems?
If so, are you trying to turn it by hand, or are you using a wrench? If you're using just your hand, I suggest you try a strap wrench (on the locking collar) for better leverage.

 

[glc24]

Piedmont,are you talking about the spin on filter, or the sediment filter?

I had the same problem with my spin on when I did my 50 hour. I just used a very large set of channel lock pliers. That,or a strap wrench may work.

Greg

 

[Piedmont]

Piedmont,are you talking about the spin on filter, or the sediment filter?

I had the same problem with my spin on when I did my 50 hour. I just used a very large set of channel lock pliers. That,or a strap wrench may work.

Greg

The spin on filter. I have had the channel locks on it but was afrasid to lean on it to hard because I was afriad I was going to bend something.

 

[zoomerii]

Had the same issue on my 2305, used a strap wrench and came off without damage. Follow RoyJackson's advice.

 

[glc24]

The spin on filter. I have had the channel locks on it but was afrasid to lean on it to hard because I was afriad I was going to bend something.

I'd think it will come loose before anything bends or breaks. Put a little elbow grease to 'er ,but just be careful.

Greg

 

[glc24]

Had the same issue on my 2305, used a strap wrench and came off without damage. Follow RoyJackson's advice.

We are not talking about the sediment bowl filter. It's the spin on which is above the sediment bowl filter.

Greg

 

[Piedmont]

I'd think it will come loose before anything bends or breaks. Put a little elbow grease to 'er ,but just be careful.

Greg

Thanks Greg, I'll give it a go this weekend. By the way am I right in thinking it is turned counterclockwise to loosen.

 

[Houkie]

I am having one heck of a time removing the fuel filter on my JD 2520. Has anyone had similar issue and any suggestions on what I should do? Obviously I don't want to screw something else up in the process.

This is what I would try. 24 hrs. Penetrating oil.Then I would get out of my closet a belt. The wider the better, preferably with plastic buckle.( simce its plastic container)I would wrap a piece of inner tube around plastic container, then the belt and make sure you turn counter clockwise.

( I have been using leather belt with metal buckle on my 2210 to remove the tiny oil filter and since I almost can't get to it, the belt always gave lots of torque and was it removed in just a couple of seconds)

 

[beenthere]

Thanks Greg, I'll give it a go this weekend. By the way am I right in thinking it is turned counterclockwise to loosen.

Yes, counterclockwise if looking up from below (to loosen). Clockwise if looking down from above.
Doesn't have left-wise threads. Normal right-hand threads.

 

[samhudson3]

Yes, counterclockwise if looking up from below (to loosen). Clockwise if looking down from above.
Doesn't have left-wise threads. Normal right-hand threads.

Righty tighty and lefty loosey is the only way I can remember which way to turn things!

 

[BigD9]

I'm a little confused here. Are we talking about the fuel filter, or the oil filter?

 

[beenthere]

BigD
The fuel filter....the locking collar as shown in Roy's pic post #5.

But the oil filter should turn off same direction as it has right hand threads.

 

[glc24]

I'm a little confused here. Are we talking about the fuel filter, or the oil filter?

It is the spin on fuel filter,not the sediment filter.

Greg

 

[RoyJackson]

It is the spin on fuel filter,not the sediment filter.

Greg

Looks like a good job for a strap wrench...

 

[DieselMonk]

I had an occasion where I couldn't get the fuel filters off my old MF165 I had. Strap wrench didn't do it and the channel locks bent the filter out of shape and still didn't come off. Ended up punching in the middle of the filters through with a large flat screwdriver and got them out that way. I could swear those filters were cemented on. lol

 

[RoyJackson]

I had an occasion where I couldn't get the fuel filters off my old MF165 I had. Strap wrench didn't do it and the channel locks bent the filter out of shape and still didn't come off. Ended up punching in the middle of the filters through with a large flat screwdriver and got them out that way. I could swear those filters were cemented on. lol

Yeah, had the same thing...mostly oil filters. That can be a real problem if they're installed too tightly.