High flow banjo bolt install
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High flow banjo bolt install
Hi. I'm getting ready to put in a set of high-flow banjo bolts on my '02 ETH. I've already got a tapped one in the Schrader valve on the VP44 for the fuel pressure gauge, so I'm installing the inlets/outlets on the lift pump and the fuel filter housing. Two questions, one general and one specific.
General: any issues I should know about before I try this? Drain things first, unhook the negative battery cables, etc.? Do I really need to drain anything?
Specific: is it better to do the lift pump first and then start the vehicle and flush the air out, and then do the fuel pump? Or do the fuel pump first, start the vehicle, flush the air out, then the lift pump? I'm a bit worried about air in the lines. I don't really want to have crack all the injector bolts and all of that. It's too cold out there to work too long.
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General: any issues I should know about before I try this? Drain things first, unhook the negative battery cables, etc.? Do I really need to drain anything?
Specific: is it better to do the lift pump first and then start the vehicle and flush the air out, and then do the fuel pump? Or do the fuel pump first, start the vehicle, flush the air out, then the lift pump? I'm a bit worried about air in the lines. I don't really want to have crack all the injector bolts and all of that. It's too cold out there to work too long.
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Re:High flow banjo bolt install
The Hi Flows are extremely easy to install first off. You will lose the fuel in the filter housing when you pull the banjos off of it, not to worry. Just replace all the bolts and when you are done follow this procedure:<br>1. Turn key over and let lift pump run for 15-20 seconds.<br>2. Bump engine over(do not start) and let lift pump run again.<br>3. Hold go pedal to the floor and start it up, do not let off go pedal till engine speed cleans up with no erratic idle.<br>4. If this does not work(it will) crack 2 or 3 injectors and repeat 1-3. With engine running tighten injector lines back up.<br>5. Drive!!!
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Maybe one more thing. Be carefull tightening the new banjo's, since they have larger holes, they are weeker than stock ones. They are not as resistant to over torquing. No big deal just be carefull or use a torque wrench if you have one.<br><br>Glenn
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Hello<br> I installed a few of the rays banjo bolts in CTd now and I have not had a problem with any of them getting started.<br> I installed new seals (2) per banjo bolt to prevent fuel leaks as well as air leaks into the fuel system.<br><br>All I did was cycle the trucks twice and fire them up. I did not need to touch the throttle pedal.<br><br>I did not leak out fuel all over the place, very little fuel loss.<br>Hope this helps. It is a very simple install, but feel free to PM if you feel the need.<br>See Ya<br>Chris
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Thanks, everyone! Snowed today, won't do this until it's above 40F. :P<br><br>A stupid question. : I assume that "cracking the injectors" means loosening the six big injector line bolts on the outside of the head, right? Or does it mean taking the valve cover off and carefully backing the line out of the injector itself? <br><br>Ascraeus
I assume that "cracking the injectors" means loosening the six big injector line bolts on the outside of the head, right? Or does it mean taking the valve cover off and carefully backing the line out of the injector itself? <br><br>Ascraeus
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[quote author=Ascraeus link=board=7;threadid=7166;start=0#68533 date=1037624955]
Thanks, everyone! Snowed today, won't do this until it's above 40F. :P
A stupid question. : I assume that "cracking the injectors" means loosening the six big injector line bolts on the outside of the head, right? Or does it mean taking the valve cover off and carefully backing the line out of the injector itself?
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Well, tell you what. You can remove the valve cover but it won't do what you're after. I'll prefer to crack the #1 injector line (nearest the radiator) first, when I do mine next weekend (But maybe I'll get lucky and Papa Smurf will drop by and do 'em for me).
Wait until above 40? I'd never get anything done if I did that. Installed my backup lights in 48 degrees but with slantwise rain and a few gusts of 45 knots. I know, it was uphill both ways. 
~Dave
Thanks, everyone! Snowed today, won't do this until it's above 40F. :P
A stupid question. :
I assume that "cracking the injectors" means loosening the six big injector line bolts on the outside of the head, right? Or does it mean taking the valve cover off and carefully backing the line out of the injector itself? Ascraeus
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Well, tell you what. You can remove the valve cover but it won't do what you're after. I'll prefer to crack the #1 injector line (nearest the radiator) first, when I do mine next weekend (But maybe I'll get lucky and Papa Smurf will drop by and do 'em for me).
Wait until above 40? I'd never get anything done if I did that. Installed my backup lights in 48 degrees but with slantwise rain and a few gusts of 45 knots. I know, it was uphill both ways. ~Dave
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[quote author=dodgeman01 link=board=7;threadid=7166;start=0#68548 date=1037627418]<br>torque wrench whats that? 
we don't need no stinkin torque wrenches. <br>[/quote]<br><br>When I replaced mine, I didn't use my torque wrench.<br>I used Jetpilot's torque measurment........."GNT"<br>"Good N Tight" no leaks....no broken bolts. 8)
we don't need no stinkin torque wrenches. <br>[/quote]<br><br>When I replaced mine, I didn't use my torque wrench.<br>I used Jetpilot's torque measurment........."GNT"<br>"Good N Tight" no leaks....no broken bolts. 8)
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[quote author=BigBlue link=board=7;threadid=7166;start=0#68636 date=1037637046]<br>Just tighten them down snug. And have fun. I've replaced all but one on mine and that is the biggest PIA in the world. It did bring FP up a little though.<br>[/quote]<br><br>awww c'mon blue, they weren't that hard! which one haven't you replaced yet?? ;D
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[quote author=TPilaske link=board=7;threadid=7166;start=0#68819 date=1037659215]<br><br>awww c'mon blue, they weren't that hard! which one haven't you replaced yet?? ;D<br>[/quote]<br><br>The one on the bottom of the fuel filter canister. I got the one on the VP44(FP gauge hooked up here), the one on the back of the fuel filter canister, and the two on the lift pump itself. That leaves the one on the bottom of the canister. I may do that one here in just a bit if I get REALLY bored.
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NWDave<br> Sorry no traveling for me till I get my chores done around the yard. As per guideance from my other half. ;D ;D <br><br> The only problem I had was getting my arms where they needed to go to get the job done. Both of my forearms looked like I got tangled up in barb wire by the time I was done.<br> Picture this : Bright sun shine, Blue sky, about 75 degrees. Me in a T shirt and shorts with a cold Coors Lite (waiting for me to get done of course) : 8) ;D 
<br>See Ya<br>Chris
8) ;D <br>See Ya<br>Chris
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[quote author=Papa Smurf (CRuD) link=board=7;threadid=7166;start=0#69728 date=1037765812]<br>NWDave<br> Picture this : Bright sun shine, Blue sky, about 75 degrees. Me in a T shirt and shorts with a cold Coors Lite (waiting for me to get done of course) : 8) ;D <br>See Ya<br>Chris <br>[/quote]<br><br>Do we have to? Makes me kinda 
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8) ;D <br>See Ya<br>Chris <br>[/quote]<br><br>Do we have to? Makes me kinda to think about it.
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