fuel; leak, post pump
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fuel; leak, post pump
Is it possible, that my pre-pump filter, is causing a post-pump fuel leak? Saw it the other day, and thought nothing of it, maybe water from the curb/drainage, throughout the street, but this morning, its wet and smells like diesel. Its wet after the pump, at the connection, also the "blue" cover over the fuel line, is soaked also cracked/cracking. The pump is wet, frames' "shiney", hoses around the pump are "clean" looking, from the "spray" of diesel, i believe.
What you guys think, i was thinking fire it up, and take a peak while idling, see if i see anything noticeable? If it is at the fitting of the pump, is it an o-ring in the connection, or a possible connection going bad, and if so, whats the rememdy besides installing a new fuel line, from pump to fuel bowl. Wait, i think theres a "soft hose" mid section, of the line, before it turns up along the back of motor...either way, any idea to replace the factory connection with something else?
What you guys think, i was thinking fire it up, and take a peak while idling, see if i see anything noticeable? If it is at the fitting of the pump, is it an o-ring in the connection, or a possible connection going bad, and if so, whats the rememdy besides installing a new fuel line, from pump to fuel bowl. Wait, i think theres a "soft hose" mid section, of the line, before it turns up along the back of motor...either way, any idea to replace the factory connection with something else?
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I disconnected mine from the discharge of the pump,removed the line from the frame mounts,cut the tubing with tubing cutters and I installed Goodyear hose with good hose clamps.If my pump ever gives up it will be easy to change.
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If you have someone to cycle the key to keep the fuel pump running you don't have to "fire it up". Pump will run approximately 20 seconds each time you turn key to ON. If you're fast you should be able to spot a leak in 20 seconds without help.
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i took a gander at it, this morning, before leaving. With truck running, didnt see a "visual" leak, but that blue cover stuff and the, what looks to be a s.s. braided line, under the blue cover, is soaked. I'll have my daughter, cycle it in the morning with me under it....wife and keys are like oil and water
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You are right.There is a braided hose that will connect to the hard tubing going to the filter housing.I cut the tubing with small tubing cutters and installed the Goodyear hose there.I have the Goodyear hose on the suction of the pump as well.I can loosen two hose clamps and remove the pump if needed......besides the hot wire and clamp for the pump.
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You are right.There is a braided hose that will connect to the hard tubing going to the filter housing.I cut the tubing with small tubing cutters and installed the Goodyear hose there.I have the Goodyear hose on the suction of the pump as well.I can loosen two hose clamps and remove the pump if needed......besides the hot wire and clamp for the pump.
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A single flare on the end may cut the rubber inside as you push it on.
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