'01 Ranger 4.0L Fuel Line Disconnect

[benjamming]

2001 Ford Ranger 4.0L SOHC
I need to separate the fuel line in the engine bay to remove the left valve cover. The service manual calls out 412-038, but I don't know the actual Ford part number. I assume a standard aftermarket tool would work here. However, I don't have any tools to remove this. I have found the below Lisle tools. Would one of these work better than the other? Are there other recommendations?
Lisle 37000 ~$10
Lisle 39400 $16-17

Thank you.

 

[thastinger]

Your local auto parts store should sell the tool. The cheap plastic ones work just fine for homeowner use. They should sell a universal one, small one one end and large on the other

 

[Nukeman7]

This metal tool from Harbor Freight will be cheaper and last a lifetime:

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-quick-disconnect-tool-set-38732.html

 

[OVERKILL]

I have a set similar to the top ones, think they are SK? made in the USA that I bought many years ago and they work great on Ford stuff. I'd try to avoid shopping at China Freight at all costs, but that's just me.

 

[Kira]

I bought the Lisle 37000 set (top post) and have experienced success the 6 or so times I've used it.

However, you do have to show the connector "who's boss".

At one time or another I did wonder if a thinner walled metal tool would've "gone in" easier.

However, one or two metal ones I've seen have been as thick as the plastic ones.

 

[mk378]

The spring has to be expanded far enough for the bulge on the tube to pass through as the tube is pulled out. A thinner tool would not do that.

 

[ripcord]

I just bought a cheap tool at my LAPS, but you can make your own fuel line disconnect tool in a pinch: