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Old Feb 4, 2026 | 05:33 AM
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Question, are the cheap showerheads on Amazon any good or is it worth it to get the more expensive Motorcraft brand?
I would think on something like this that is a complete PIA to fix that Motorcraft would be a good idea. I have 225k on the ticker and I assume that I’ll be doing this in not too long.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2026 | 06:48 AM
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Just delete it altogether and use compression fittings to extend the pick up down and add an external filter. Its easy enough and stops you from having to drop the tank.

I did it on my tank and added a j bend and got it to sit on the floor of the tank.


 
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Old Feb 4, 2026 | 08:03 AM
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Just delete it altogether and use compression fittings to extend the pick up down and add an external filter. Its easy enough and stops you from having to drop the tank.

I did it on my tank and added a j bend and got it to sit on the floor of the tank.
I've read some other threads were others did that , I've been thinking hard on it.
I've replaced mine before, probably 10 years or so ago. Don't remember it being in pieces like this one was.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2026 | 08:38 AM
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Motorcraft can last 20+ years
 
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 07:57 AM
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There used to be a fuel thing called the "Hutch" mod.
Which was about re-doing the pickup system.

https://www.guzzle7pt3.com/hutch.php

I see guzzles site still up, here you go.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 08:28 AM
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Just read this, Spectra tanks are good. I have used five or six of them. Still holding up fine.

Replace that oring stop of the tank to the sender...
 
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Old Feb 14, 2026 | 07:13 AM
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The new tank came in yesterday and planning to install it today.
I was planning to disconnect the fuel line at the pump and blow air back thru the line in case there might be other small pieces back up in the line.
My air compressor is capable of producing 150psi, think I should dial that down or would it be safe using that much pressure on the lines and tank switching valve?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 04:50 PM
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Well, it took a good while to get the fuel to the injectors, but it's finally running. Time to put my tools back on it and return this borrowed truck.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sam Ve
Question, are the cheap showerheads on Amazon any good or is it worth it to get the more expensive Motorcraft brand?
No!
Particularly Dorman Parts, they swell in diesel and come apart. Buy an OEM shower head.

I have the Dorman parts on a bench as a reminder that I had to replace them after a few months because they failed. Real pain to do the job twice.

Happy to send the old Dorman showerhead to you if you are a glutton for punishment.
 
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