Which Hutch
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Which Hutch
So I've been preparing myself mentally for having to drop my tank at some point in the next week. The weather is going to be nice, in the 70's all week, and dry for a change so it would be a great time to get it done before summer hits.
This has led me down the road of looking at different companies that offer the Hutch mod parts. On one hand there are companies like RiffRaff who have a kit that is rather inexpensive but doesn't seem to have many parts. On the other hand you have companies like Driven Diesel who has a kit with a lot of parts that cost three times the price.
For me, money isn't the issue, I don't care about that. What I care about is getting Ole Blue to the point where the girls and I can get in and drive to Cali if we want and not worry about breaking down.
So for those of you who have done the Hutch mod, in your honest opinion, what way would you go?
Thanks in advance! I'll be ready to order this on Monday at the latest.
This has led me down the road of looking at different companies that offer the Hutch mod parts. On one hand there are companies like RiffRaff who have a kit that is rather inexpensive but doesn't seem to have many parts. On the other hand you have companies like Driven Diesel who has a kit with a lot of parts that cost three times the price.
For me, money isn't the issue, I don't care about that. What I care about is getting Ole Blue to the point where the girls and I can get in and drive to Cali if we want and not worry about breaking down.
So for those of you who have done the Hutch mod, in your honest opinion, what way would you go?
Thanks in advance! I'll be ready to order this on Monday at the latest.
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Home brew...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ne-almost.html
RiffRaff is always a safe bet if you are not wanting to craft your own...
EDIT: The comment below by @dn29626 sparked my memory as to the Guzzle guide was the guide I followed when I complete the H/H mod on my truck.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ne-almost.html
RiffRaff is always a safe bet if you are not wanting to craft your own...
EDIT: The comment below by @dn29626 sparked my memory as to the Guzzle guide was the guide I followed when I complete the H/H mod on my truck.
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I feel the guide at Guzzles Diesel O Rings is the #1 guide.
It is a DIY, following the guidance of Guzzle.
Welcome to guzzle's In-tank Hutch Mod Web Page
You do not have to follow it 100%, it helps you think it through.
Example, he suggests installing a new pick up foot. I replaced it with a short metal tube (brake line) instead.
It is a DIY, following the guidance of Guzzle.
Welcome to guzzle's In-tank Hutch Mod Web Page
You do not have to follow it 100%, it helps you think it through.
Example, he suggests installing a new pick up foot. I replaced it with a short metal tube (brake line) instead.
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I also used Guzzles page as a guide and gathered parts for DIY. Went with the Racor 120 for screen / filter. I wouldn't use a spin on filter due to concerns about to much restriction on the suction side of the pump.
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I bought Clay’s kit, honestly I didn’t think it was worth its weight to ship, especially if you’re installing the Racor filter. Make sure you use fuel injection clamps rather than worm clamps.
NOTE: Use a paint pen, mark the collar, sending unit, and tank in 3 places. This will ensure you tighten everything just as tight as it was when you took it off.
NOTE: Use a paint pen, mark the collar, sending unit, and tank in 3 places. This will ensure you tighten everything just as tight as it was when you took it off.
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When I did mine, I used RiffRaff's kit, a roll of fuel injection hose, fuel injection clamps, and the RiffRaff 100 micron canister filter. There's not much to it, but this way saved me time driving around to get all the hardware. The RiffRaff kit comes with a couple pieces of hose, but I wanted the hose to go all the way from pump to tank in one run, so I bought a roll of fuel rated hose. On my fuel tank, there was a notch on the opening which lines the pickup to the tank so I wasn't too worried about marking things.
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I bought RRs kit. Clay will tell you as he told me: it only covers the work to be done inside the tank. The outside line and filter is to be purchased separate. I bought the kit and once it came in, I searched for the same diesel rated fuel line in a Google shop search to find my best price per foot to get what I needed outside the tank along with fittings and the racor ps120-02. I followed guzzles write up as well as the input from others who paved the way before me such as @Sous and @Tugly to come to the final set up on my PSD - Racor ps120. Hutch mod - complete
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As usual, you folks on here are more than helpful! I now have a pile of parts in my Amazon basket and will get the Racor on the way tomorrow. Now I just have to do some driving and use up this tank of fuel a bit!
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Yeah... and make sure you have enough fuel cans to completely drain the tank. When you're trying to man-handle the tank, it doesn't take much fuel in there sloshing around the length of the tank to create a swearnado.
Remember, the goal is to make the system more reliable and easier to maintain (screens out of the tank) - keep it simple and robust.
Remember, the goal is to make the system more reliable and easier to maintain (screens out of the tank) - keep it simple and robust.
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I did this job alone so I built a criss-cross pattern of 2x4s under the tank. I drained all the fuel out into cans, unbolted the straps, and set the tank on the tower of wood. I would make sure that everything was coming down okay and kicked out a 2x4 in front and back one at a time, checking the progress after each drop.
When it was low enough I got under there and disconnected the lines then finished dropping the tank. I did the reverse to install it. It definitely was not a quick evolution but I did not have an extra pair of hands available to do the job.
The large plastic ring that goes on top of the tank is a pain to get back on. I left it in the sun while I did the work which made it easier to install.
When it was low enough I got under there and disconnected the lines then finished dropping the tank. I did the reverse to install it. It definitely was not a quick evolution but I did not have an extra pair of hands available to do the job.
The large plastic ring that goes on top of the tank is a pain to get back on. I left it in the sun while I did the work which made it easier to install.
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@Sous and the guys helped me put together this list (modified throughout the post) a few months ago. has Amazon links and all for a home-brew with everything you would want and need.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-thoughts.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-thoughts.html
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@Sous and the guys helped me put together this list (modified throughout the post) a few months ago. has Amazon links and all for a home-brew with everything you would want and need.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-thoughts.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-thoughts.html
Your list(s) in the link are confusing because you kept changing the list as the thread progressed. Unless someone reads all the way to the bottom of the thread, the reader won't know that you altered the list several times. SUGGESTION... go back and edit the list in your first initial post and eliminate all list entries in subsequent posts... and just keep referring to the list in Post #1 as the final version of what you ended up with. That will create a lot less confusion for folks who want to mimic your approach.