Fuel Pick-up Tubes
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Fuel Pick-up Tubes
Has anyone ever replaced the pick-up tubes in the fuel tank???? I replaced the lines last night and low and behold, when I put pressure on the system, the suction tube has a crack in it right at the bend, and is very rusty. With that being said I call this morning, am told it is dealer only, must replace complete module $312.00. Does this sound correct????
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When I get a chance, I'm putting one of these in each truck! Replaces the factory pickup tube, and I can run 1/2" hydraulic hose all the way to the lift pump...I get it cheap
Chris
When I get a chance, I'm putting one of these in each truck! Replaces the factory pickup tube, and I can run 1/2" hydraulic hose all the way to the lift pump...I get it cheap
Chris
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When I get a chance, I'm putting one of these in each truck! Replaces the factory pickup tube, and I can run 1/2" hydraulic hose all the way to the lift pump...I get it cheap
Chris
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What's the difference between hydraulic oil, and diesel fuel?? I sould think if it will hold high preesure oil, it would handle low pressure fuel?
Can you straighten me out Bill??
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Can you straighten me out Bill??
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I used 3/8 on the supply side and 5/16 on return side. Diesel rated marine hose. NAPA has the quick connect adapters that go right on tank tubes. Needed to change the fitting on lift pump, because I am no longer useing the heater/pre-filter. If you pop the d.s. inner fender out makes it pretty easy. I ran the hoses down the frame and tied them off on the original steel lines. If you have an extra fuel cap, drill it and set it up with a regulator so you can prime the fuel system with 10psi max, losen the the bleeder on top of filter. Makes the re-priming much easier. (THANX Bill / Infidel ) !!!!!!!
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Also...should I keep the fuel heater?? I can't see it being a problem here in Ohio...we are in the 20's most of the winter, and our fuel is treated!
Chris
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Originally Posted by signature600
What's the difference between hydraulic oil, and diesel fuel?? I sould think if it will hold high preesure oil, it would handle low pressure fuel?
Can you straighten me out Bill??
Chris
Can you straighten me out Bill??
Chris
Here's a compatability chart for o-rings and diesel that may help. You'll have to find out what the hydraulic hose is made out of first.
http://www.efunda.com/designstandard...C=Diesel%20Oil
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Thanks Bill...I'll do a little checking with Weatherhead and see what I can come up with!
Is there anything on the trucks you don't know something about??
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Is there anything on the trucks you don't know something about??
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Is there anything on the trucks you don't know something about??
Chris
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Hey Pull,Silly question but how do you get the inner fender out?Also how much hose do I need?I Live in the Boondocks and I want to make sure I have all that I need when I do the job....Thanks
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Originally Posted by infidel
Chris, unfortunately there are a lot of things I learned the hard way...
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