How to replace fuel lines from tanks
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How to replace fuel lines from tanks
Need some help with this one. I have removed my bed to replace the pickup tubes in my tanks. While I have the bed off I thought I would replace the fuel lines coming to and from the tanks. I noticed they press on to the steel lines and have some kind of fitting on the tank end. Do I need to buy lines from Ford with the fittings on them or what? Thankyou for your help. Tom
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I would get something like this:
OTC 7337 - Ford Fuel Line Disconnect Set - 2 Pc.
It will make life easier and could save you potential issues.
OTC 7337 - Ford Fuel Line Disconnect Set - 2 Pc.
It will make life easier and could save you potential issues.
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Do you buy new hose and attach the ends to them or what? I wan't to replace the lines while I have the bed off. How can I be sure if the fuel hose I buy is Nitrile? I am running Bio Diesel. Should I buy small hose clamps for the end that slides over the steel lines that run forward? Thankyou for your help. Tom
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I would get something like this:
OTC 7337 - Ford Fuel Line Disconnect Set - 2 Pc.
It will make life easier and could save you potential issues.
OTC 7337 - Ford Fuel Line Disconnect Set - 2 Pc.
It will make life easier and could save you potential issues.
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Naw man, click on the link (the lettering in blue) and it takes you to a tool website that sells them. This was just the first website that came up when I googled it. I am not recomending this site or saying its the cheapest its just an example of what you need to disconnect fuel lines the way they were designed......
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Mine has "clips" that slide through the elbows on the ends of the fuel lines, the clip is what broke.
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I pulled the clips on the rear tank and decided to replace both lines on that tank and used clamps on both ends (hope it works OK).
I didn't replace the lines on the front tank. I don't know how long the lines are good for but they seemed to be in good shape so I decided to keep them. I just want to cover all bases before I put the bed back on. I don't want to remove it again. Tom
I didn't replace the lines on the front tank. I don't know how long the lines are good for but they seemed to be in good shape so I decided to keep them. I just want to cover all bases before I put the bed back on. I don't want to remove it again. Tom