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Mar 6, 2016 | 08:01 AM

rock15t

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Another noob Problem!

Well guys I guess I got a little over confident and seeking guidance from those with more experience. My 96 7.3 was leaking fuel in the valley so I went and got he the banjo bolt o-rings. I got the banjo bolt out and the new o-rings lined up. But now, I am having a hard time getting the bolt threads to start. I don't know if its me or what? I did my exhaust and I thought this would be easier. My wife (smaller hands) tried for about an hour and a half after I got upset.
Any helpful hints you guys can give me?

Mar 6, 2016 | 08:40 AM

oldbird1965

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You married the right women, that would be the day my wife would do that!

Sorry, no help here, I went with e fuel so all I've done is take it out.

Mar 6, 2016 | 09:22 AM

z31freakify

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Hows threads on the fuel pump?

Mar 6, 2016 | 09:41 AM

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I also went efuel, but I thought the banjo had a copper crush washer, not o rings??

Mar 6, 2016 | 10:02 AM

rock15t

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The threads on the pump feel fine. It's just a pain to try and keep the pieces lined up and try to thread it in.
I'm saving up for e-fuel. It's definitely on my "PMS" list.

Mar 6, 2016 | 10:05 AM

fordpride

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You should have two metal gaskets like these not orings

Mar 6, 2016 | 10:06 AM

fordpride

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Coat the washers with Vaseline it'll help them stick in place

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Mar 6, 2016 | 10:46 AM

rock15t

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Fordpride, those are the gaskets I'm speaking of.

Mar 6, 2016 | 04:00 PM

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rock15t

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Well after messing with it again today, then my wife worked on it again. I decided to call my little brother and see if he could get it. He got the bolt installed in about 15 minutes. I guess I have to admit that I don't have the hand strength that I used to.