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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Exclamation Fuel return line problems!!!

Hey guys I have a 2000 7.3 and the return fuel line blew on me the other night on my way home from work. After dumping $40 worth of diesel all over the highway and paying to be trailered home, going thru hell getting it out, I can't seem to locate a part number for this. It connects at the back of the engine and goes to the filter on the front. I need your help locating this part or a mod for this application. Thanks in advance!!!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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Is it leaking at a connection, hose, or line? Can you provide a picture?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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How do I post a pic from my phone? Where the line is clamped to the head it rubbed a hole in the line from not being held tightly in place. It's in the actual line.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Is it the passenger side fuel line?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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It says I cannot post attachments...
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Yes it's on the passenger side where the turbo connects to the downpipe
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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That would be the feed line from the filter housing to the head. The part number for the line is in David's link above, if you want to get one from a Ford dealer. Here is a thread that will help in replacing it. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...el-sleeve.html
 
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Thanks a bunch guys. Guess I just wasn't typing in the right keywords on google haha. Now to get it ordered and a fight to get it on!! Now to find some good bolt ons and a programmer, this truck is fun just wish it was a 4x4
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Got it from the ford house for less than $45, got it put on and back rolling. Thanks a bunch guys!!
 
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Old Sep 6, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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...Where the line is clamped to the head it rubbed a hole in the line...
I removed that clamp from mine long ago for this very reason (some here say you should not---but trouble free so far).
 
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