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Old Aug 31, 2019 | 11:29 AM
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1996 Leaking Fuel

Hey guys, new to the forum. Working on my old 1996 F250 7.3 to get it ready for my son to drive. Has 407,000 miles on it but a great truck for a16 year old. It has a fuel leak on the driver's side near the wheel opening. At least that is where the leak appears to be. It was doing it for a long time before i stopped driving it so after a little searching, I'm thinking the return hose to hard line connection? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pictures are great too. Where is this line located (to and from) thanks in advance. Currently rebuilding injectors, replacing cups, glow plugs, and valve cover wiring harnesses. Was running really bad before it was parked and failed #8 buzz test.

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Old Aug 31, 2019 | 01:34 PM
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Those lines go behing the AC/Vac pump braket. Replace all the quick connect lines with diesel aproved fuel line doubled clamped. Even the ones in the fuel tanks.
One thing thats an improvement would be doing away with the mechanical fuel system and do E-fuel. And if you are doing injector cups, use 620 locktite that way you can use ELC and not have to worry about SCA levels, amd changing antifreeze every year.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2019 | 12:24 AM
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Agree on efuel. Best deal for a non max power owner is that Mark F kit as fas as I am concerned.

Best part is it has no more leaks. Side benefits are easier servicimg, better filtration, and smoother idling!
 
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