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Cracked Injector lines

doghead

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Yeah, Sorry Swiss.

I assumed they looked before asking. :doh:
 

Barrman

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When you get the replacement lines. Make sure you clean the ends and don't make them gorilla tight. Hold the injector still with an open end 7/8" wrench and just snug the line down with a 3/4" open end. Only tighten down enough to stop seeping fuel. While making sure again the injector itself is tight and holding the injector. If you have to really crank down on the line to stop a leak, pull it apart and clean again because you probably have a spec of dirt in there.

Yes, there is a specified torque for the lines but using a crow foot socket and a torque wrench while holding the injector is not easy to do leaning over the fender and it will still leak if the injector is loose or there is dirt in there.
 

dougco1

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Five of my old lines cracked on the pump end. The old diesel mechanic that worked on it said the rubber clamps were missing and the vibration over time tends to crack the ends by the nuts. He also said not to bend them much when installing as it will destroy the glass like coating inside the lines and then they will tend to corrode/rust through.
 
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