Hey guys
Stupid question time- When I was replacing my drain valve a few days ago, I noticed a couple of things. One- The little screen between the HPOP, and fuel bowl is absolutely destroyed. Like, half of it is just hanging off. Think I can just replace that? My local O'reilly's didn't have it, that we could find. Two- The line that run from the "front" of the HPOP, and in front of the fuel bowl (Parallel to the grill) was barely on, I removed it with two fingers, no wrench involved. I tightened it down after putting the bowl back in, but I was hoping to ask how tight I should have made it. I made it hand tight, plus just a little bump with a wrench. Third- The lines both under the fuel bowl, and that run from the "bottom" of the bowl to the HPOP, they were different, and feel very fibrous compared to the other lines. Are these lines under higher pressure for some reason, and needed to be different, or will my normal line cut it?


Edit- I have yet to start the pickup, so any mistakes I've made are easily reversible.
Also, should I fill the fuel bowl with diesel when I go to prime/restart?


Side Note- Crimp clamps are infuriating.
Thank you, guys.

 

Here is the screen you need. Fuel Regulator Repair Kit

 

We couldn't find that darned thing in their system in half an hour of looking. Thanks, buddy!

 

So, can anyone tell me anything about the fuel lines, the connection on the HPOP, or priming the system?

 

The fuel lines under the bowl to the fuel pump should be blue.
The steel braided lines on the front should be bottomed out plus 1/2-3/4 of a turn
To prime the system fill the bowl with fuel and start cranking.
For the screen go to Home Depot or lowes and get a screen for a kitchen faucet and cut to fit. Cost a dollar.

No fuel lines run to the hpop. The hpop is mounted to the front cover. The fuel pump is mounted behind the fuel bowl.

 

Perfect. That helps a lot. Thank you, Fordpride.

 

Next question- are the blue lines in any way special?

 

I may be way off the mark, but- I had two of the blue lines. One runs from the pump, to the bowl on the bottom. One ran from a connection toward the bottom of the bowl upward toward the HPOP, where it was connected with a crimp clamp. I was assuming it was a return line, or something.

 

You want to use diesel rated hose for the fuel lines. Fuel System Parts & Filters - 1994-1998 Ford 7.3L
But as stated the fuel line does not run to the hpop. This may help. Been awhile since I messed with the stock system.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...d=0CCsQMygOMA4

 

Alright. Everything is ordered. Hopefully this'll be the last thing I have to change on this rig for a while...

 

The screen is in the FPR (fuel pressure regulator). The HPOP is the high pressure oil pump. No connection to the fuel system at all. Just clarifying that fir you so it doesn't cause you any problems or confusion getting parts, not trying to be a smart a$$ or anything LOL!

 

That definitely made more sense. I was under the impression the regulator next to the bowl was somehow part of the HPOP. I'm gonna try to forget about saying that one now, Haha. Thanks for clearing that up.