Hi All!

I'm new to Ford vehicles and I just bought my very first 5.0L 1995 Ford F-150 XL 2wd. Previously I owned a 1986 Nissan 300zx. Yes, I know two completely different vehicles.

Any how, when I bought my truck the midships fuel tank was reading empty. I dropped the tank today to discover the fuel level float was full of fuel. I sodered the seam around the edge and the two holes I drilled into it to get the fuel out. So far the gauge is reading ok. In that sense the repair was a success, but in the process of dropping the fuel tank I made a mistake. I'm used to import cars where you have to "muscle" the fuel line off the fuel pump fittings. I made this mistake on one of the fuel lines feeding the fuel pump. I accidentily broke the metal retaining clip on the inside of the female end of the quick disconnect. I figured that since there is that secondary retaining clip on the outside of the quick disconnect that, that would be enough to hold the two together. I drove the truck a few miles and I have not check to see if I'm losing fuel. In case I do lose fuel, where do I buy that metal retaining spring? Auto Zone sells something called Duck Bill Clips, but it doesn't look the same. Did they upgrade the part?

Any help would be great!

 

Yes, they retaining clip inside can be purchased at auto part stores, usually in the Help! aisle. 2 different sizes but i can't remember which is needed. I bought the Help part with both sizes. Can also be purchased at a parts counter at Ford dealer.

 

Fuel Line Springs
OEM FORD numbers are E9UZ-9B307-A & E9UZ-9B307-B. Dorman part numbers are 5/16" (800-007) & 3/8" (800-008) fuel lines. The kit containing both sizes is 800-017.

 

Thanks for the help guys! I'll be sure to find the part now.