I needed to change fuel line hoses at the tank so, I bought the tank screen and figured to change it as well, while the tank was empty.

However, I cannot figure out what possible tool can get this strainer out of the tank other than a proper 46 mm socket.

The hex flats on the strainer sit below a rim that goes all the way around the fittings. It is not possible to use any open end wrench or any channel-lock wrench because of this rim.

Anybody ever do this without the proper socket?

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