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Old May 7, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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return line and cap instalation

Im jus going to apologize up front cus im sure if i did some looking id find what i was looking for ,but since im kutting it close before i go to work i was wondering if anyone knows about some detailed information about how to install the return line kits... i bought a kit from pensecola diesel for my truck because the rear driverside is leaking ... the question i have is there a detailed instructions somewere so i can go ahead and fix this issue this weekend? Again thanks for all and any replys...
 
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Old May 7, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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So i messed up and bought a return line kit that the caps look different on i think its the early model kit. idk
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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yeah when i went to pensecola diesel's website it showed two one for the 6.9's and early 7.3 ...and then they had another for the 93-94 7.3 idi ...they actually told me id have to reuse one of the lil black caps because mine is a turbo and they supposedly didnt make those anylonger...
 
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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the good thing is i dont actually have to remove the injectors lol... awesome so hopefully this weekend i can get those changed out and install my new down pipe and 4inch exhaust... kinda excited lol
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Check a different seller........

7.3 L Ford Diesel Fuel Injectors Fuel Pumps Accessories

http://www.o-f-i.com/index.php?pid=1...DI_FORD_DIESEL

Here is how to....
First disconnect steel injector line cap nuts, "do not bend lines" but move them away individually enough to just get the return line caps off as a complete set per side.
After removal of the complete return cap and lines sets, build new sets identical. To remove old orings use a dental or oring pick with a razor knife, do not mark the injector body. When installing orings use lots of grease and roll first one into top groove, then roll second over that to bottom groove. When installing the new lines and caps use grease inside the cap and on orings, place them on respective injectors and gently push straight down until it pops into place on the orings. Install the line capnuts 22ftlbs torque. There should be a small space between the return cap and line capnut when finished, any major leaks mean caps are not seated or orings are cut or line cap nut is not tight. I have done several sets and found bleeding 1-2 injectors at a time on opposite side the best. Tighten lines then place fuel pedal to floor and fast idle and timing advance on, crank for 15 seconds max, then 2 minute cool down....mine started after 4th injector was on line.
Note when cranking engine and bleeding there will only be a slight amount of fuel/bubbles seen, no major squirting gysers, that only happens with engine running at idle RPM.
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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got the job done proably woulda been a lot easier if the turbo wasnt in my way so it was easier to jus remove it... but i ran it for a while and saw no fuel leak so it seemed all was koo thanks for the info guyz!
 
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