I just switched my 97 f350 over to electric. I used a 6.0 pump assembly and mounted it in the frame between the engine and the tank selector valve. It’s more of a hassle than the 7.3l super duty pump which is 1 line in 1 line out. (6.0 pump has supply and return). I liked that the 6.0 pink has a water in fuel sensor, a filter and a drain plug to release any water.
I also went ahead and installed an “Amazon” regulated return kit and deleted that horrible fuel bowl. The fuel heater assembly inside my filter housing was bad and falling apart. I removed said heater assembly,(center stand pipe is left hand threads ) and I put a small fine wire brush on a drill to break up and clean out all the crud/sediment that was under the heater element. When I spun the wire brush it broke up the sediment and I found that corrosion from water and sediment had eaten right thru the pot metal bowl in multiple places. Same exact thing happened to my 95 powerstroke I previously owned (it blew out while I was driving). So FYI, Just flipping the drain lever doesn’t remove the sediment in the bottom of the filter housing that is causing serious damage to the bowl.
I now have an easy to change spinning filter between the master cylinder and fender, a fuel pressure gauge mounted in the adjustable regulator that sits on top of the HPOP reservoir. WAY better setup. No issues with a manual pump lasting and priming the fuel system after filter changes or any other fuel system work. Diagnosing engine performance issues is also easier when you can just pop the hood and see a steady 65psi on the fuel pressure gauge. Definitely worth doing in my opinion and I’ve seen a lot being an ASE Master heavy truck and ASE Master Equipment mechanic for 30+ years.
