[strokefreak]

hey guys need some info. found two rubber lines on the top of the block leaking fuel a little. my repair book shows this to be the fuel supply pump and shows (barely) the two rubber lines coming off of it. but it does not give me any info as to where these lines go. i am going to try replacing these today but am curious about something first. can i just unbolt fuel filter bowl and move it out of the way to get to these two lines? or do i have to unbolt and move the turbo like the book suggests?

 

[GilroyRacing]

You can unbolt the fuel bowl and get to them easier.

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[GilroyRacing]

As the picture shows, just remove the Ypipe. You should be able to just unbolt the fuel bowl to give you some wiggle room without having to actually remove the bowl. Also, go to Napa and get a can of silicon spray and spray the inside the hose on the ends it will help them slide on a lot better.

 

[strokefreak]

thank you very much sir! :bowfast: thats what i was hoping for,lol the easy way.

 

[GilroyRacing]

Ive had my fuel bowl out twice in the last couple weeks for fuel leaks, I feel your pain. haha

Good luck!

 

[PSDEng]

You'd probably be better off just ditching the whole fuel bowl system and going with an electric set up!

 

[GilroyRacing]

He can spend $20 to fix a couple hoses or spend $1,500 on an electric fuel setup....hmm wich makes more sence?

 

[strokefreak]

yeah i tink ill stick with just replacing the hoses for now. :whs: thats a chunk of change i would rather throw in other areas first. thanx for the info tho guys. PS gilroyracing......THANX for posting the pic. that helped alot as to where those well hidden lines run.

 

[GilroyRacing]

No Problem, glad I could help.

 

[nashvillebill]

He can spend $20 to fix a couple hoses or spend $1,500 on an electric fuel setup....hmm wich makes more sence?

I did my electric fuel for less than 300. Just about every DIY e-fuel reported here has been less than $500.

 

[old man dave]

He can spend $20 to fix a couple hoses or spend $1,500 on an electric fuel setup....hmm wich makes more sence?

Gee, I spent $1050 on Bean's setup and have never looked back.....

By the way, replace all three hoses while you're in there.

dave

 

[GilroyRacing]

DIESELSITE CPR FUEL SYSTEM &#153 1994-1997 Ford 7.3L

This is the one I was talking about.

 

[strokefreak]

didnt get to do it today. rain and mist all day long. right on old man dave,doin all of them soon as weather permits.

 

[StrokerTurbo7.3]

I plan on replacing all of those hoses when I get around to putting my IC kit on. Will I have to drain the bowl or will it be alright to just leave it alone?

 

[GilroyRacing]

Drain the bowl. Replace the filter while your at it.

 

[PSDEng]

He can spend $20 to fix a couple hoses or spend $1,500 on an electric fuel setup....hmm wich makes more sence?

Well when it removes the problem of that pos mechanical fuel pump and pressures dropping down to 0psi and possibly causing injector problems I'd say it makes perfect sense.