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Old Dec 4, 2023 | 02:40 PM
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Bb mod?

Alright so you may have read about my nightmare I had with my pcm, well in the process of ****ing around I broke the fuel regulator return cap. So I ordered a new one. No spring with it sadly. So I'm wondering is it alright to throw a bb in here like I've read about and heard about or is that a crock? Thanks again guys.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2023 | 05:28 PM
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Riff Raff has the springs.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2023 | 10:53 PM
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Imo no sense throwing another pot metal FPR back on there, just gonna break again. Get an FRx.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2023 | 11:06 PM
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Yea there junk. Trucks been down for to long already. I'm throwing the pot metal on there for now. Will look into ordering this one. This was part came in 2 days nobody else could.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2023 | 12:45 AM
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Oky doky just treat it gently. New Parker sleeves get it put together with the spring on right then leave it alone ftw.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2023 | 08:25 AM
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Another option before you go full FRx:

https://dieselorings.com/products/7-...e-shim-springs

Might be cheaper/faster from Riff Raff due to your location:

https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/fpr-h...-shim-springs/
 
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Old Dec 5, 2023 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Dmco
Another option before you go full FRx: https://dieselorings.com/products/7-033-fpr-housing-billet-aluminum-w-pressure-shim-springs Might be cheaper/faster from Riff Raff due to your location: https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/fpr-housing-billet-aluminum-w-pressure-shim-springs/
Yea these are definitely an option, i wished i lived in the states so i could get parts faster​​​​​​.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2023 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Dmco
Another option before you go full FRx:

https://dieselorings.com/products/7-...e-shim-springs

Might be cheaper/faster from Riff Raff due to your location:

https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/fpr-h...-shim-springs/
That first site is reliable to order from? I shall definitely be ordering that when u get the chance. I like how it comes with three different springs that's sick. I see the riff raff one does as well. Maybe I'll give that one a try. I'll see what shipping that to Canada is like.
 
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Yes, @DieselOrings is a supporting vendor of this forum and very reliable!
Same exact part, just also distributed by Riff Raff.
 
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Do I need a compression sleeve I never ordered 1? Can I not just thread tape or tighten the fuel line on there ffs
 
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Originally Posted by Oilfieldscum
Do I need a compression sleeve I never ordered 1? Can I not just thread tape or tighten the fuel line on there ffs
You will need a new compression sleeve unless you just very recently replaced it. I would not try Teflon tape
 
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Old Dec 5, 2023 | 09:23 AM
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Sweet well hopefully I can find a compression sleeve from a parts store or can make shift one up. Any ideas? I need this truck on the road yesterday...
 
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Old Dec 5, 2023 | 09:24 AM
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Anybody know the size of this compression sleeve?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2023 | 09:37 AM
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5/16” ID for the OD on the return line. Not sure of the OD on the compression sleeve.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2023 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by OldMechanic57
5/16” ID for the OD on the return line. Not sure of the OD on the compression sleeve.
​​​​​​​If that's the case a 1/4 fuel line cut into a little look alike should work no? I might try it if I can't find a compression sleeve today. Truck is like a half hour away in a sketchy city so I just want to get it home.
 
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