Anyone smell fuel?
Diesel Fan
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Amboy mn
I have the same problem as kleinss when i start the truck on a cold mornin i can smell it pretty bad in the cab with the heat on but then the truck warms up and its not as bad, where should i start looking for the problem. a digram would be nice like the other guy said if anyone has one.
Diesel Fan
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: NC
I just replaced these. It took me about an hour to do. It did fix the diesel leak. You can order the o rings through Dfuser.com for $15 shipped in 2 days. a great diagram and instructional is found at www.dieselorings.com/docs/FuelDrain.pdf. If this doesnt work as a link copy and paste the address. Good luck
It worked for me.
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MissMay this instructional will be the same for the whole valve. Just skip all the oring and disassembly info. You will just take yours off and instal the new one. Make sure when you install it the lever is in the open possition as shown in the pictures. This will ensure you put it one correctly. Hope this helps. Update when you guys try it.
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Crane this is what mine was doing and the o rings took care of it
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MissMay this instructional will be the same for the whole valve. Just skip all the oring and disassembly info. You will just take yours off and instal the new one. Make sure when you install it the lever is in the open possition as shown in the pictures. This will ensure you put it one correctly. Hope this helps. Update when you guys try it.
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hey john, ive got fuel leaking out of a small tube coming down the front of the engine on the passenger side, when i turn the "water in fuel" drain, then it comes out like crazy. when i switch it off, it slows the leaking but it never stops. is this the problem that you are talking about, but maybe my truck has an extension hose so instead of leaking in the intake, it pours out of the bottom? :hu
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Diesel Fan
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Greeley, CO
2 o-rings for $15?
But you need all 3 to do it right. If the 2 main o-rings have deteriorated to the point of leaking, that top stem o-ring is allowing dirt and water into the valve. Once it scratches and wears into the nylon stem you can pay Ford the $55 for a whole new valve with the crummy Buna-N o-rings and let your ULSD eat the yellow PTFE coating off of them too! LOL
But you need all 3 to do it right. If the 2 main o-rings have deteriorated to the point of leaking, that top stem o-ring is allowing dirt and water into the valve. Once it scratches and wears into the nylon stem you can pay Ford the $55 for a whole new valve with the crummy Buna-N o-rings and let your ULSD eat the yellow PTFE coating off of them too! LOL
Diesel Fan
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: NC
Yea 2 for $15 shipped priority 2 day mail.
I checked the top one and it was fine. The two factory yellow ones were flat and deteriorating on the bowl side not the stem side. True you can replace the whole deal. I was just suggesting the cheaper fix to the same problem. That Dfuser site has the valve a little cheaper.. I think around $46... but unfortunately this crappy diesel is going to eat up all our crap eventualy.
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I like that idea with the fuel line guzzle. I might just do that myself.
I checked the top one and it was fine. The two factory yellow ones were flat and deteriorating on the bowl side not the stem side. True you can replace the whole deal. I was just suggesting the cheaper fix to the same problem. That Dfuser site has the valve a little cheaper.. I think around $46... but unfortunately this crappy diesel is going to eat up all our crap eventualy.
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I like that idea with the fuel line guzzle. I might just do that myself.
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Diesel Fan
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 36
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From: Greeley, CO
Yea 2 for $15 shipped priority 2 day mail.
I checked the top one and it was fine. The two factory yellow ones were flat and deteriorating on the bowl side not the stem side. True you can replace the whole deal. I was just suggesting the cheaper fix to the same problem. That Dfuser site has the valve a little cheaper.. I think around $46... but unfortunately this crappy diesel is going to eat up all our crap eventualy. LOL
I checked the top one and it was fine. The two factory yellow ones were flat and deteriorating on the bowl side not the stem side. True you can replace the whole deal. I was just suggesting the cheaper fix to the same problem. That Dfuser site has the valve a little cheaper.. I think around $46... but unfortunately this crappy diesel is going to eat up all our crap eventualy.
LOLWhy not 3 fluorosilicone rated to -70*F, used in aerospace, aircraft and military land vehicles. According to Parker Hannifin, "In the automotive market, fluorosilicones are the seal material of choice for handling gasoline, E85, diesel fuel, biodiesel and ULSD at extremely low temperatures." for $6 plus $5.25 Priority?????
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Bend, OR
just replaced both fuel lines on the motor the other day... only passenger side was worn through but i used 1/2" Pushlock in its place so i decided to do both sides so one head didnt have more fuel than the other...
Diesel Fan
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: NC
Hey guzzle. I understand your point on all three... and fine if they want to they can. I mainly wanted to show the link for instruction and tell them what worked for me.... And I really dont need o rings manufactured with the coldest in mind 20's is about as cold as we ever see here and that might be 5 days max a year. Dude I need high temp stuff LOL
Oh and just for giggles....I seem to remember shuttles going BOOM because of o rings, planes losing engines because of o rings and I was an Army Ranger for 4 years I know about those military land vehicles!!! LMAO. JK man have a good one
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BY THE WAY!!!!! guzzles DieselOrings.com IS CHEAPER THAN WHAT I BOUGHT!!!!! So when you go to dieselorings.com to get your instructions buy the o rings there too. Better quality, better prices DIESELORINGS.COM
guzzle you like that?? kinda like better ingredients, better pizza, Pappa Johns
I hijacked their add!!
Oh and just for giggles....I seem to remember shuttles going BOOM because of o rings, planes losing engines because of o rings and I was an Army Ranger for 4 years I know about those military land vehicles!!! LMAO. JK man have a good one
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BY THE WAY!!!!! guzzles DieselOrings.com IS CHEAPER THAN WHAT I BOUGHT!!!!! So when you go to dieselorings.com to get your instructions buy the o rings there too. Better quality, better prices DIESELORINGS.COM
guzzle you like that?? kinda like better ingredients, better pizza, Pappa Johns I hijacked their add!!
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Diesel Fan
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Opelika, AL
I didnt want to start a new thread if my issue is not new....
if my problem is the fuel bowl drain...why would it only leak when it's cold outside. when its around 30* outside and the engine is cold it leaks fuel. when i get to work and back in it leaves a trail of fuel in the parking lot and a wet spot on the pavement about 2 feet in diameter. It doesn't do this in the afternoon when the temps have increased and didnt do it at all during the summer?
Also on cold mornings there is a hissing sound when driving...sounds like its coming from just behind the dash. it goes away when i speed up and starts hissing again when i level my speed off. I'm guessing the leak is related to the hissing sound?
if my problem is the fuel bowl drain...why would it only leak when it's cold outside. when its around 30* outside and the engine is cold it leaks fuel. when i get to work and back in it leaves a trail of fuel in the parking lot and a wet spot on the pavement about 2 feet in diameter. It doesn't do this in the afternoon when the temps have increased and didnt do it at all during the summer?
Also on cold mornings there is a hissing sound when driving...sounds like its coming from just behind the dash. it goes away when i speed up and starts hissing again when i level my speed off. I'm guessing the leak is related to the hissing sound?
