Fuel injection line replacement?

[Brian VT]

I bought new injectors from one of the recommended members here.
Installing them was going well until my 7th one (cyl.#3).
Apparently the nut that holds the line onto the top of the injector is corroded to the line.
I was turning the nut and it wanted to bend the fuel line. So I braced the line while turning the nut.
After turning the nut a bit I realized that the nut was so "attached" to the line that the line was being twisted above the nut.
How screwed am I now?
After I realized what was going on I put some Kroil penetrant on the top of the nut but I'm afraid the line is probably toast.
And I haven't been able to find even a part # in my shop manual or online.
Help?

 

[Nero]

You can see if it'll break loose, you may be able to reuse the line, depending on if it didn't twist too much. If it twisted too much, it won't align very well, and could potentially leak. But only one way to tell... Otherwise you'll have to source another line.

 

[ih8minimumwage]

Seller on eBay has the #3 line for $36 shipped.

6.9 7.3 idi fuel injection line #3 LINE 1988-1994 Ford F250 F350 Diesel | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 6.9 7.3 idi fuel injection line #3 LINE 1988-1994 Ford F250 F350 Diesel at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[Brian VT]

Nice! Thanks!
But I've got an '87. :-(
Still worth a try?

 

[Brian VT]

You can see if it'll break loose, you may be able to reuse the line, depending on if it didn't twist too much. If it twisted too much, it won't align very well, and could potentially leak. But only one way to tell... Otherwise you'll have to source another line.

I guess I can keep trying. Nothing to loose at this point. I don't think it'll leak but I'm afraid the twisting would have reduced the inside diameter? Not sure how critical that is.

 

[ih8minimumwage]

Nice! Thanks!
But I've got an '87. :-(
Still worth a try?

It'll be the same. Not sure why they put '88 on there; probably came off a 7.3idi and covering their ass.

 

[Nero]

I guess I can keep trying. Nothing to loose at this point. I don't think it'll leak but I'm afraid the twisting would have reduced the inside diameter? Not sure how critical that is.

If it didn't twist too much, any change would be so small I wouldn't worry about it. See if it busts loose, if it completely messes up, order that one off ebay.

 

[Msch3390]

If you want to look elsewhere-
OEM# E8TZ-9A555 C, in case you don’t already have it.

 

[Brian VT]

Thanks!
Where could I have gotten that part #? I was on the auto parts sites and found nothing.

 

[Brian VT]

If it didn't twist too much, any change would be so small I wouldn't worry about it. See if it busts loose, if it completely messes up, order that one off ebay.

I'll keep putting the penetrating fluid to it and try again tomorrow.
I'm wondering if I shouldn't try turning it the other way when I go back and try to break it loose or keep with the same direction. I don't know anything about stressing metal.

 

[Msch3390]

Thanks!
Where could I have gotten that part #? I was on the auto parts sites and found nothing.

Pensacola diesel sells the set, I pulled the line number from the description.
If you call them they might be able to sell you just the one.

6.9-7.3L New Ford IDI Fuel Line Set - Pensacola Fuel Injection

1983-1994 6.9-7.3L Ford IDI Fuel Line set

pensacoladiesel.com

 

[IDIBRONCO]

It'll be the same. Not sure why they put '88 on there; probably came off a 7.3idi and covering their ass.

I'll bet that the 87 didn't use the timing adapter on top of the #1 injector. Then again, it does say that it's for a 6.9 or 7.3. That just adds emphasis on my theory that most Ebay sellers have absolutely no clue about what they're actually selling. Kind of like the auto parts store guy who has to ask you if you have 4X4 before he can sell you a pair of wiper blades for your truck.

 

[Nero]

Try tightening and loosening it several times to try and work it loose, just make sure you jeep it lubed up with a good amount of wd-40 or kroil before trying to fully take it off. Might get lucky.

 

[Kalmanto]

Pensacola diesel sells the set, I pulled the line number from the description.
If you call them they might be able to sell you just the one.

6.9-7.3L New Ford IDI Fuel Line Set - Pensacola Fuel Injection

1983-1994 6.9-7.3L Ford IDI Fuel Line set

pensacoladiesel.com

I bought the whole set from them. I was going to take them to a hydraulic shop and have lines made, but the price was a lot more.

 

[lazyboy1946]

you could try the ol' smoke wrench just be careful