Blue spring--how do it??
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Blue spring--how do it??
Got the blue spring kit. Attempted to install this afternoon. No go. Two things: 1. How do you support the housing when breaking the fuel line nut? I couldn't get a wrench in there. 2. How do you get to that bottom right torx screw with the rad hose there? thanks.
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I just finished the upgrade. Wish i woulf have done same time as thermostat as i had to take same stuff off. I had my son help and used a board to shove down on radiator hose as he unbolted lower screws. If i ever do again M going to just unscrew hose from thermo end ab
And get it out of way. It o ly takes a fe minutes after draining a few gallons of coolant out. My fuel pressure went up to 79 at one point then settled in at about 74.
And get it out of way. It o ly takes a fe minutes after draining a few gallons of coolant out. My fuel pressure went up to 79 at one point then settled in at about 74.
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Here is a thread w/ a couple of ways to get the lower T27 Torx screw.
Like woodlander, I also had an extra set of hands to keep the radiator hose pushed down.
http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/gen...lator-job.html
Also:
http://www.restockit.com/t-27-torx-w...Allen%20wrench
But I would think that the local autoparts store might have it (save shipping).
Like woodlander, I also had an extra set of hands to keep the radiator hose pushed down.
http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/gen...lator-job.html
Also:
http://www.restockit.com/t-27-torx-w...Allen%20wrench
But I would think that the local autoparts store might have it (save shipping).
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From: Patricia, Alberta
Be careful to not let the fitting slide down the tubing and get lost down under. Mine had a tie strap on the line on it to prevent it, I was wondering what it was on there for, quickly figured it out.
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