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Aug 11, 2007 | 10:16 PM

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Check out the Mickey Mouse fuel line repairs on my new truck. Anything to be concerned about or just leave it be 'till the next time it's worked on for whatever and do it right then?

Aug 11, 2007 | 10:39 PM

1957F100

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Whats so mickey moused about that?. Mine look very similar to yours! Maybe mine are mickey moused to since i just bought the truck.

Aug 11, 2007 | 10:41 PM

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So if it ain't broke don't fix it then. I hear you.

Aug 12, 2007 | 12:20 AM

82F100SWB

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That's hardly mickey moused, mine looks like that too...
Those clamps are a significant upgrade over the stock clamps after they've been on the truck 13+ years

Aug 12, 2007 | 01:06 AM

David85

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I don't see anything wrong with it, they're even made of stainless steel. I can't help but wonder how well the O rings are sealing after 20 some years though, but if it still works, why mess with it?

Aug 12, 2007 | 06:37 AM

mejonz

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looks just like mine. micky has been very busy. never had a problem with mine except with the tee on the other side of the motor where it goes to the fuel filter that got brittle and broke will replaceing glow plugs

Aug 12, 2007 | 01:31 PM

Dave Sponaugle

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Actually that tells you that the return lines and O rings have been replaced at some point in time.

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Aug 13, 2007 | 01:48 PM

tbone91

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I looks fine to me too.

However, I once tried to use similar worm-drive clamps instead of the "cheezy" spring clamps that came with the return line kit. It leaked all over the place, apparently because the worm drive clamps are not exactly round when so small. I went back to the the spring clamps and the leaks stopped.

With that said, I wouldn't change a thing unless it becomes hard to start some day.