snw blue by you Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Thanks to Tony for clueing me in and Steve S. for the pic. I modified his idea somewhat. The shop bought me the fuel line and banjo bolt, cost me 11.00 at Home Depot for the 1/4 compression union and other fittings along with 10ft of 1/4x170 vinyl tube. 10 to 15 min to connect and disconnect on an E-Series and can be used on both heads as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony302600 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Your welcome....and thanks to Steve for getting me one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I have some ends from the LCF fuel lines that were replaced during the recall but they are thinner than that banjo fitting. I was going to braze a fitting end on the end but never got around to it. Too bad, I could have used it a couple weeks ago. Are you comfortable with that soft plastic line? Say, what brand of fuel is that? Kool-Aid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snw blue by you Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Are you comfortable with that soft plastic line? Say, what brand of fuel is that? Kool-Aid? As long as you keep it away from direct heat it works great. I used to use a bunch of cobbed together fittings along with my gauge but it never seemed to be long enough and I would strap it to the wipers. About 3.5 yrs ago Curt from Navistar came out to help me with a problem child, and he promptly took me over to HD and purchased the hose a couple of fittings and I have been using the setup ever since. That being said, I did not sleep well last night and as a result was very tired today. I went out on a roadtest with a 550 limo/bus and on the way back to the shop the hose burst. Stupid me laid the hose across the upper radiator hose which heated it and caused it to fail. I only have myself to blame. I called a tech who brought me the tools and test port plug and I fixed it up so I could get back, we also dumped a bunch of speedy dry on the pavement, what a frekin' mess! That being said, I use this setup alot. Today's failure is the first in probably a few hundred roadtests, so I have no reservations about using it. I now have a setup for the E series and F series, all I have to do is swap the guage. About the fuel, tax free? It was in a school bus leased by a municapality. They have their own bulk tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpowerstroke Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 That there Vans one of them yeller bastards, the fuel color rules don't apply to them. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shrug.gif I got a fitting from Steve and (I'm gonna hate myself for this) haven't had the chance to use it. I hadn't thought out how to hook it up yet, I like that set up but I'll have to see what the PSI rating is of that hose is, I'd be real unhappy with a cab, face, or lap full of diesel. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cover.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 550 limo/bus??? You have a list of names of the youngins that ride it daily. Must be private schools limo/bus they are the only ones that can afford it. (On edit correction) I see the yellow in the third pic, this one is definitly a public school bus. As for the hose Dayco makes a push fit hose along with connectors that would work awesome and is a double braided, hydraulic style hose that wouldn't break down like that, I'll get the part # tomorrow, we stock it and works great. It works with gas,diesel and any hydraulic fluid out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony302600 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 That there Vans one of them yeller bastards, the fuel color rules don't apply to them. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shrug.gif I got a fitting from Steve and (I'm gonna hate myself for this) haven't had the chance to use it. I hadn't thought out how to hook it up yet, I like that set up but I'll have to see what the PSI rating is of that hose is, I'd be real unhappy with a cab, face, or lap full of diesel. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cover.gif I'll show you my setup....I used fuel line's from the injection clean kit, the rubber with steel line imbedded. I'll take pix tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I gotta dig that thing out. I think I should get this silly thing working so I have it when I need it. Just in case the one I have does not work out, is that banjo fitting commonly available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Just in case the one I have does not work out, is that banjo fitting commonly available? http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=6392&page=17#Post6392 /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Quote: Are you comfortable with that soft plastic line? Quote: today. I went out on a roadtest with a 550 limo/bus and on the way back to the shop the hose burst. Way to jinx the poor fellow there, Keith....jeesh /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/poke.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snw blue by you Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Originally Posted By: Keith Browning Just in case the one I have does not work out, is that banjo fitting commonly available? http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=6392&page=17#Post6392 /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif Bruce, I used your third option but I had parts order me a line as I didn't have one I could scavange. I looked at the thread from last year and saw your comment about the test port fitting, yup I got mine aftermarket, believe it or not, Home Depot! I had to grind down the outer diameter to get it to fit but I put everything together with pipe sealant and all I have to do is thread it by hand and when I put the hose on give it a little with the wrench, no leaks. Here's a pic of my F-series setup BTW, the hose was rated to 100 psi and the 50 or so psi we deal with is well within that, I like it because it is flexible and I can run it into the vehicle and place the guage wherever I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Quote: BTW, the hose was rated to 100 psi and the 50 or so psi we deal with is well within that, I like it because it is flexible and I can run it into the vehicle and place the gauge wherever I want. Good to know. I am intending to use a fitting that will allow me to use the Rotunda gauge bar and lines but I was also hoping to put together a special gage set up of my own so perhaps I might try that vinyl tubing. I do like the fact that you can also get a look at the fuel color and condition with that tubing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I gotta dig that thing out. I think I should get this silly thing working so I have it when I need it. Just in case the one I have does not work out, is that banjo fitting commonly available?I still have a surplus of the banjo fittings and bolts, anybody that wants one (or 2? maybe to check for combustion in the fuel?) just send me a shipping address and I'll send them out. (No charge, my tiny little contribution to the DTS community) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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