EBPV delete
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Lake Hartwell, GA
I have not deleted the fuel bowl, but I know that @ESwift has. Perhaps he will be along shortly to answer your questions and address your concerns.
CNCFAB
Joined: Apr 2020
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I deleted my fuel bowl with a cncfab 4 line feed/bowl delete kit, an airdog II and a g&r sump. All purchased from Cncfab. It is a nice setup, but really no need to delete the fuel bowl. One of those things I did planning on a more extensive build that I decided to refrain from completing. But no fuel bowl makes for working on the hpop a breeze, I can swap pumps in about 20 minutes from stop to running again
My other truck I did the in tank mods, a pre pump filter and then a rebuilt bowl with a cncfab 4 line feed/ bowl retain kit.
My other truck I did the in tank mods, a pre pump filter and then a rebuilt bowl with a cncfab 4 line feed/ bowl retain kit.
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Tuned
Joined: Dec 2020
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I’ve deleted mine on my 99.5 I did in tank mods with bigger pick up, lines, dual spin on filters, dual Bosch 44 pumps, fuel regulator and a 4 corner feed from cnc fab
Hotshot
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: N.GA Mountains
Why would you want to delete the factory fuel filter? It does an excellent job of filtering the fuel and removing air that may have entered the system.
Most fuel bowl deletes are a compromise to efficiency, reliability and readily available parts for repair.
Most fuel bowl deletes are a compromise to efficiency, reliability and readily available parts for repair.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: San Diego, CA
O-ring lubrication (dieselorings.com)
Not as much of a effective route like SSJ but that tube has lasted me at least 5 years. I have various greases around but it is convenient to just grab "the tube". YMMV
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Tuned
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Lake Oconee Putnam Co. Ga
brian42 I hate to be a pain but what size drill bit did you use and where did you get the 1/16" NPT plug?I just got back from ACE and HOME DEPOT and neither place knew what I was asking for.Imagine that!!!!!!
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Tuned
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Lake Oconee Putnam Co. Ga
First let me thank ya'll for the advice on the o-ring thing.Funny thing is I tried for thirty minutes to put the new o-ring on without my glases on so my son was here for Easter brunch.I asked him to have a look at it for me.He looked at me kinda funny and said dad the old one is still on there!He pulled it off and installed the new one no problem.I think I will be wearing my glasses from now on.....
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: San Diego, CA
You need a "D" drill bit. It is specifically for drilling the hole for tapping a 1/16" NPT fitting.
Here's a chart for future use if you desire:
NPT Tap Drill Chart | DrillsandCutters.com