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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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Ok,

So back to Bryce's original issue, getting the bolt off....is there any way to make it easier to get this bolt out, aside from pulling the engine pulliing the front cover and trying to get at it that way? What about alternatives to getting the Hpop off?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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I would try to cut the head of the bolt off with a dremel, or drill the head off, then once the HPOP is out of the way try vise grips or something on the "stud" that is remaining.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BigAlsPSD
Tried to rep you Palmer got to spread it around.
I got Palmer for ya!

One way to get the bolt out is to drill the head off. Then with the HPOP out of the way it would be unloaded and can be grabbed with vice grips easily. Just drill down the center with a smaller bit, then slowly drill into the head with a full size, or just under full sized bit. The head will shear off and the pump can be removed.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Did you guys get it started?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by woodnthings
I got Palmer for ya!

One way to get the bolt out is to drill the head off. Then with the HPOP out of the way it would be unloaded and can be grabbed with vice grips easily. Just drill down the center with a smaller bit, then slowly drill into the head with a full size, or just under full sized bit. The head will shear off and the pump can be removed.
Thanks Ken.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Did you guys get it started?
No. Limited Battery power, freezing outside, and better light tomorrow. Chances are we will pull IPR tomorrow or thursday and see if things change after R&R.

Drilling out the head of the bolt sounds like a decent idea. Might be something we will have to try.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 2000ca250
No. Limited Battery power, freezing outside, and better light tomorrow. Chances are we will pull IPR tomorrow or thursday and see if things change after R&R.

Drilling out the head of the bolt sounds like a decent idea. Might be something we will have to try.
Dang it...Now I have to wait til tomorrow to find out if it starts...
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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Sorry Al,

AE is only so useful, sometimes you just have to wait until you can feel your fingers knees and toes before you get stuff done.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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Definitely tomorrow I will be tearing into it. I have never removed an IPR but I need to have my truck running. Does Napa sell IPR's? or would I have to get one from a stealership?

If I need a new one I'd like to go get it in the AM so that I for sure have it tomorrow.

I suppose cutting off the head of that bolt is my only option now. I'll post a pic here in a sec.

Even if I never get that stud out, is it the end of the world if the T-500 is held on by 1 bolt instead of 2?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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Stealership for the ipr. 1 bolt it will leak like a sive.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bad12jr
Stealership for the ipr. 1 bolt it will leak like a sive.
Sounds like I need to cut that bolt head off, then hope and pray that vice grips can get the stud out.

And how much do you think the IPR will be?

I am tempted to go buy one first thing in the morning.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 02:10 AM
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Probably around $250 since Clay sells them for $188. Try pushing/working the plunger a couple of times first IMO.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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I am going to call the stealership and check on their pricing and availability. If they have one and they are open until later, I suppose I'll take mine off and see if it works then if need be, go pick it up.

When I tear into it, should I try to get that hpop bolt head ground off while I'm at it? Or should I just address one thing at a time? If I get that stocker off and the T-500 in, I know that as long as I hook it up right, if there is still a problem, it wont be the pump.

Just a thought. I would just hate to get a brand new IPR in there then ruin it while grinding on that bolt and prying that old HPOP off.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Not that you can't get in there to grind on it, but if you ask me, drilling the head off will be safer and take far less of a chance damaging anything. Not a ton of room for that bolt. (which you already know)

 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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Ford is saying that they call it a Fuel Pressure Regulator. He is grabbing one right now. . . $265 ! ! !
 
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