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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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Return Lines and O-Rings

Gents I ordered the vition O-rings from Mccmaster carr part #111 .... I need return line aswell what size / part # do you guys use from Mccmaster carr ? That fit nicely as the stock braided line that comes with the injector install kit? All help is apperiactied!!!! Thanx gents....
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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If I remember right there were two sizes 1/8 and 3/16, I would imagine all return line kits now come with 3/16.
I think the 1/8 was the 6.9 and maybe even the early ones at that.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Is that 3/16 OD or ID?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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ID.............
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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5mm and 7 mm. are the stock sizes, good luck finding hose that fits like the original.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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this is what i ordered

Purchase Order Date

IDI RETURN LINE 12/8/11 Shipping in the morning.
1 54605K31 20 Ft. Low Pressure Sae Fuel Hose 3/16" Id, 13/32" Od, 50 Psi, Black

7.3 IDI 12/5/11 Delivered by UPS Ground.
1 9464K24 1 Pack Viton(r) Fluoroelastomer O-ring, As568a Dash Number 111

should work like a champ ill find out lol i had it shipped to work since im there more than home lol
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by starmilt
If I remember right there were two sizes 1/8 and 3/16, I would imagine all return line kits now come with 3/16.
I think the 1/8 was the 6.9 and maybe even the early ones at that.
3/16 inch ID (inner diameter) hose for all 6.9 and early 7.3 engines (~83-89)
The caps have the hose nipples centered inline.

1/4 inch ID hose for late 7.3 engines (~89-94)
The caps have the hose nipples offset along the side of the cap.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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I pose a question, which return line kit works better?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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I would go with what came on it, as it has to hook airtight to the hard line block.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 05:25 PM
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I would go with what came on it, as it has to hook airtight to the hard line block.
Gawd, finally someone gets it.


I still have a few thousand viton orings on hand
 
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@ TEC where did you find return line caps like that? metal...

@ typefour are you the one who sells reman injectors?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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@ TEC where did you find return line caps like that? metal...

@ typefour are you the one who sells reman injectors?
Its just how the picture looks, they are plastic. I'm guessing its fiber reenforced plastic and that causes it to sparkle a bit.

The picture is from this site:
Ford diesel 6.9 7.3 IDI

There is a guy on here that has made a few sets of brass caps for our trucks, so far only the early smaller hose style I think. Do a search and they will turn up.
Just for fun, I'll add that I reused my original caps about 2 years ago when I put the turbo on (desperately needed new hose though and o-rings though). I also reused them last year when I put new injectors in, but reused the hose as it was still good. Have had no problems at all. I think unless the caps crack, they're probably still good, and supposedly the OEM ones have worked better than some of the aftermarket kits. The secret is probably good o-rings and well lubing them.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Yeah I hear ya.... I did all the o-rings caps ,clamps yesterday I was trying to avoid buy the kit from O-riley but when I started I broke the **** off the cap or 2 it was brittle like a tooth pick just Snap.... The kit was friggin 83.00 and some change
 
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Typefour used to sell new matched injectors, not sure about remans. He also had the install kits and used viton rings.
 
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