oh and I remember why I didn't buy a return kit, BECAUSE I HAVE NO MONEY AND THESE WERE FREE!
COMPLETE RETURN LINE KIT FOR $25!
Heath
Return Line Question
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COMPLETE RETURN LINE KIT FOR $25!
Heath
FORDMAN41291
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does anyone have a better way on how to rehook the return lines up??
k_williams1982
'01 Excursion 4x4
ok, good thing I kept the old clamps, I will e-mail larry tonight and ask him if he will send me 8 more or-rings, and again it's not my fault that the stupid people at CITGO decided to market red diesel and white/ clear diesel, oh and I remember why I didn't buy a return kit, BECAUSE I HAVE NO MONEY AND THESE WERE FREE!
The red diesel will run just like normal diesel. I was just offering out advice on how to "change" the color if you're that worried about getting a citation. I believe that Mel was referring to you running WMO in your truck. The red diesel will not harm anything (especially with the amount you're talking about). I wouldn't even worry about it. It's not like they filled your tanks with it. I know guys that run it all day long here with no issues and no citations.
Guess the moral is sometimes you get the hose, and sometimes you get hosed.
I don't know what else to tell you. If you want it fixed correctly.........scrape together the $25 and get the return line kit. With the correct parts, this very simple repair would have be finished two weeks ago.
Heath
FORDMAN41291
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ok whoever has the return kits for sale please send a PM to me with your phone number and address, I tried it my way and it don't work, I am getting leaks out of the returns even after I put new orings in, I've been mopping up the mess for the past 4 1/2 hours all that diesel made a mess around my glow plugs, so again AGNEM or anyone else who as a return kit for a reasonable price please send me an PMthanks
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k_williams1982
'01 Excursion 4x4
thanks
Is this to point where I get to say "We told you so!"... Is it, is it?
Don't take that as an insult... I'm just teasing you. I tried it the same way on my first IDI and had the same results. The o-rings I bought only lasted about two weeks and then I had more leaks than I started with. I wasn't a member here at that time, so I ended up "shelling out" $109 to NAPA for a return line kit (They were the ONLY place in town with a kit in stock at the time).PM typ4. He has great prices on return line kits. Just be sure to use a little Vasoline on the new o-rings and caps when you install them. A certain member here mentioned KY, but I think that's for other things rather than return line installations...
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FORDMAN41291
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yeah I already PMd Typ4 I told him i would send the money out sometime next week
Is this to point where I get to say "We told you so!"... Is it, is it?
PM typ4. He has great prices on return line kits. Just be sure to use a little Vasoline on the new o-rings and caps when you install them. A certain member here mentioned KY, but I think that's for other things rather than return line installations...
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KY is water based. Not a good choice. Might be slippy, but doesn't mix with fuel well. If you want a really good water based lube, grab a slug and squeeze it. I acidentally got some slug slime on my fingers picking up an old 2 X 4, and that sucker was under there and I squished it. I think it was a week of washing my fingers and I could still feel it. eeeeewwwwww!
FORDMAN41291
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Vaseline brand that is petroleum based right?
Michael Fowler
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It is called, Vaseline PETROLEUM Jelly.
FORDMAN41291
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does anyone have a diagram on how to install the new lines in a 6.9er?
Read the tech article.
Keep in mind that there is no "wrong" way to run your return lines as long as fuel can get from the component back to the tank.
Keep in mind that there is no "wrong" way to run your return lines as long as fuel can get from the component back to the tank.
FORDMAN41291
Full Access Member
who invented the idea of fuel return anyways, they are a pain in the butt, they cause so many problems
