Project Charlee the powerstroke
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EDIT: IIRC that is a weak point in the FPR and it happens often if you over tighten the sensor.
is that a crack where the fps screws in? sorry i cant tell if thats from the cast or not.
if it is a crack, you can try jb weld. if you do take it off and clean it with soap and water then some type of surface prep so there isnt any oil that would mess the jb weld up. im not sure if welding that is a viable solution or go to a junkyard and buy a new to you one.
is that a crack where the fps screws in? sorry i cant tell if thats from the cast or not.
if it is a crack, you can try jb weld. if you do take it off and clean it with soap and water then some type of surface prep so there isnt any oil that would mess the jb weld up. im not sure if welding that is a viable solution or go to a junkyard and buy a new to you one.
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Cargo Master
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Yeah it's a crack in the seam of the casting. I'm pretty sure I over tightened the sensor. *face palm*
Went to O'Reilly's and they had this putty stuff I'm trying. Not sure how well it will work but it's worth a shot
Went to O'Reilly's and they had this putty stuff I'm trying. Not sure how well it will work but it's worth a shot
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I have a stock bowl with evry thing from when I took mine off for my efule pm.me if your interested
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Cargo Master
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Well I have the bowl out, cleaned and gooped up. I don't think it's going to work but it's worth a shot.
And now I know why it's called the valley of death lol... I found a socket I thought I had lost like a year ago... I'm also going to clean all these leaves and cracked fuel lines out before I reinstall the bowl.
All of this because I over tightened the fuel pressure gauge... *sigh*
Pics tomorrow
And now I know why it's called the valley of death lol... I found a socket I thought I had lost like a year ago... I'm also going to clean all these leaves and cracked fuel lines out before I reinstall the bowl.
All of this because I over tightened the fuel pressure gauge... *sigh*
Pics tomorrow
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Cargo Master
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From: Aransas Pass, Tx
So that's the putty stuff.. I'm going to go around the edges with some black rtv just to seal it up as well a possible. I really hope this works.. I need my truck!
This is a good time to clean this out too.. There's probably a good half inch of dirt and leaves down there...
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If it helps any, I parked my truck on an incline sprayed the valley full of degreaser, let it sit for 15 minutes, and then power washed it out. There is not really much that can be hurt by doing this.
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Cargo Master
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Yeah that's what I would do if I didn't have the fuel bowl out already.. Since I have easier access, I'll just shovel it out with my hand and then spray it down really well once I have everything hooked back up.
Lol I might be able to skip the degreaser step with all the diesel I already sprayed everywhere...
Lol I might be able to skip the degreaser step with all the diesel I already sprayed everywhere...
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Yep, I said the same thing after having that worthless bowl out 3 times to fix a leak and gto so sick of it. I could have that bowl out in 10 minutes. LOL What Aaron said about Driven Diesel is pretty spot on.
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Yeah, Byron... I already pulled mine twice to fix that stinking leak... Worst part of it is I was the one that caused it lol
Aaron, thanks for the input.
94-97 Power Stroke Complete BDP Single Pump Fuel System
bosh044, 150/5 micron filters, complete wiring, $999
https://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-343...el-system.aspx
Sd pump, 20/2 micron filters, complete wiring, $1250
Bar None Diesel 7.3 Powerstroke 1994-1997 Full Electric Fuel System Kit BN-136B3
bosh044, 30/2 micron filters, complete harness, $879
So. Same pump in all three. Why is there a $400 spread?? Are the American vs China fittings that much of a price difference? Or am I paying for the brand??
Also, 150/5 vs 20/2 micron filters are pretty different... Is more flow better than cleaner fuel??? Will the pump last longer with the less restrictive filters?
Ugh so many questions and so little time.
Edit: driven diesel is not using Bosch pump but is using a sd factory unit.
Aaron, thanks for the input.
94-97 Power Stroke Complete BDP Single Pump Fuel System
bosh044, 150/5 micron filters, complete wiring, $999
https://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-343...el-system.aspx
Sd pump, 20/2 micron filters, complete wiring, $1250
Bar None Diesel 7.3 Powerstroke 1994-1997 Full Electric Fuel System Kit BN-136B3
bosh044, 30/2 micron filters, complete harness, $879
So. Same pump in all three. Why is there a $400 spread?? Are the American vs China fittings that much of a price difference? Or am I paying for the brand??
Also, 150/5 vs 20/2 micron filters are pretty different... Is more flow better than cleaner fuel??? Will the pump last longer with the less restrictive filters?
Ugh so many questions and so little time.
Edit: driven diesel is not using Bosch pump but is using a sd factory unit.
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Late to the party as always....I am planning on doing efuel too....this is the kit I was looking at...
Marty's Diesel Fuel Systems - PowerStrokeArmy
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the stock sd pump is the bosch pump.
when i made my kit i went to ford just for shiz and giggles, they were asking like 500+ for the fuel pump... idk if they thought i was talking about something else? but i got it online for something like 40.
when i made my kit i went to ford just for shiz and giggles, they were asking like 500+ for the fuel pump... idk if they thought i was talking about something else? but i got it online for something like 40.