BaugyDangerous
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I just purchased a 94 F350 Centurion Dually with a 7.3 idi. It made the 280 mile trip home from half the state away with no problem. Its had a fairly easy life since except to take the camp trailer for winterization. I had to replace the radiator for age related corrosion and figured id replace the fuel filter since I was under the hood and didn't know the last time it was changed. The guy I bought it from said don't worry about the injectors or the glow plugs. I'm inclined to believe him as it starts and runs great even in the 20s. However...
Before thanksgiving I began to smell the telltale signs of a fuel leak. I couldn't find it. Then it got worse. I open the hood and there's the mess. The drivers side of the engine bay is covered in what I now understand is fuel.(the smell and color was off) I started the engine and fuel spurted from the #8 injector like arterial spray. I don't see or feel any splits in the line. and considering my inexperience I figured getting some advice before I start would be beneficial. I have removed and reseated the injector line with no effect.
I've done a bit of reading and I know the general idea of how it works. I know there are O-rings on the injectors and return sleeves that slip over them. I don't want to drop 3-600$ on injectors lines just to find I still have the problem. Where should I start?
Before thanksgiving I began to smell the telltale signs of a fuel leak. I couldn't find it. Then it got worse. I open the hood and there's the mess. The drivers side of the engine bay is covered in what I now understand is fuel.(the smell and color was off) I started the engine and fuel spurted from the #8 injector like arterial spray. I don't see or feel any splits in the line. and considering my inexperience I figured getting some advice before I start would be beneficial. I have removed and reseated the injector line with no effect.
I've done a bit of reading and I know the general idea of how it works. I know there are O-rings on the injectors and return sleeves that slip over them. I don't want to drop 3-600$ on injectors lines just to find I still have the problem. Where should I start?