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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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QUICK HELP!! Fuel Pump Replacement

I'm out in the cold replacing my fuel pump (would only run 61 psi max) but I can't figure out how to get the fuel lines off the fuel pump. They look like quick connects, and that they should just pull right off. But they're not.

Please help me on how to get those quick connects off the fuel pump. I'm running out of light and it's getting colder outside.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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It takes a special tool. The tool looks like a little cone on the end and it fits inside the hose and you push. I had to buy one for my little ranger a few years back. I got mine at Advanced Autoparts. I'm not sure of the size, but hold on I or somebody will find it.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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My local O'reilly has one. I'm off to the store. Any ideas on size before I go?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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The tool I bought has one of the cones on each end. The tool looks like an X, pivoting in the middle, so the cones open up, that's how you get it over the line, then you close it and push in.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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I just saw a different version of it on one of the Diesel Performance sites the other day. And it said the size. Their version was a little plastic looking cone with a split in it so you could slip it over the line and I guess use pliers to push it in. I'm looking....
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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From what I found on DieselManor the Supply line is is 3/8 and the return is 5/16.

http://www.dieselmanor.com/fuel/tank_kit.asp
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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The fule pump has 5/16" lines in and out. My O-ring coupler release tools came as a complete set from 3/4" down to 1/4"
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by clux
The fule pump has 5/16" lines in and out. My O-ring coupler release tools came as a complete set from 3/4" down to 1/4"
That sounds like a handy kit.
 
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It was only about $10 at Sears.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:54 PM
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Just got back from the parts store. They had a Ford specific one. $3.99. Now back outside to the dark and cold.
 
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Don't run that new pump for long with that thick pressure regulator shim in there.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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Just put the new pump in. Still doesn't get more than 67-69 psi. That's with the thickest shim too. Why not run it with the thickest shim in there?
 
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In my book, as long as it's under 70, it's safe.
 
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Hey Kwik, what is the limiting factor on the 70psi? I have my adjustable regulator set to about 72 which seems to be what most guys run. Just curious if it is a shim mod constraint or what. Also, when you turn on the key does the pressure shoot to max, or does it build a little more slowly. I'm pretty sure my pump has seen better days since it has about 180,000 on it at this point, but I want to document a little bit of the performance before and after swapping it so I can post the results. I'm leaning towards just splurging and getting a nice isolated fuel gauge for the cab. Hmmmm... another gauge.....
 
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Hey Kwik, what is the limiting factor on the 70psi? I have my adjustable regulator set to about 72 which seems to be what most guys run. Just curious if it is a shim mod constraint or what. Also, when you turn on the key does the pressure shoot to max, or does it build a little more slowly. I'm pretty sure my pump has seen better days since it has about 180,000 on it at this point, but I want to document a little bit of the performance before and after swapping it so I can post the results. I'm leaning towards just splurging and getting a nice isolated fuel gauge for the cab. Hmmmm... another gauge.....
I don't like pushing things too far outside of design perameters. Unforseen issues begin to surface. Mostly I am concerned about pushing diesel fuel past the o-rings in the injectors. Secondly the fuel filter cap is made out of plastic, the filter drain valve is made out of plastic.
 
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