is this the fuel line?

[chestypuller1371]

and im guessing this isnt how its supposed to be routed? i dont like it dangling down there. anyone got a pic how it should be???

 

[jbayer]

Yes it the main fuel line coming from the primary filter on passenger side. Don't have a pic, but it should be up under the front crossmember, kinda like this, with a clamp at the two perpendicular lines.

 

[chestypuller1371]

ya i need to get that back up there as i run over tons of trees all the time. i dont want one ripping that off. i also would be interested in some kinda hme made skidplate for that radiator bottom.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Since you have a habit of running over trees, I would suggest you run it behind that crossmember instead of under it.

 

[Floridianson]

You can see the holes where it was clamped down.

 

[71DeuceAK]

"A habit of running over trees"

Intentionally or unintentionally?

 

[rustystud]

I totally rerouted all my fuel lines. Now I have no worries of ever hitting my fuel lines. This is one of those times I just have to wonder what the engineers where thinking about when they designed this !

 

[chestypuller1371]

ya i run thru a field im clearing all the time, runnign trees over to kill them they are only 10 12 feet tall and skinny

 

[71DeuceAK]

Fun stuff, sounds like something I'd do once I get myself a Deuce. Sounds like a good way to relieve stress!

Plus, there's always the firewood after that!

How big of a place is this, anyway? Multiple acres?

 

[Wolfgang the Gray]

I totally rerouted all my fuel lines. Now I have no worries of ever hitting my fuel lines. This is one of those times I just have to wonder what the engineers where thinking about when they designed this !

Beers after work???

 

[Wolfgang the Gray]

Forgive me if this is the wrong place to post this question (I'm still new to forums), but since it is along the general subject, I thought I would ask here.

From what I've read, after driving the truck for a while, it should be idled for 5-min to allow the turbo to cool down. That said, when you pull up at the filling station to fuel up, do you leave the engine running or shut it down? I am thinking leave it idling since there isn't anything in the compression engine that could ignite fuel on the ground. All the signs at my local station say shut the vehicle off so just want to be sure of my actions if someone comes griping at leaving the truck running while fueling.

 

[FloridaAKM]

Its a Military truck with a turbo, let it run while you fill the tank or just add fuel; it is very safe...but noisy! Look @ the people who yak on their phones while filling a gasoline fueled vehicle & the pumps have a sign as not to use your cell phone while pumping gas. Go figure~

You want to go into grounding & bonding while filling a vehicle, that is another can o worms!

 

[steelandcanvas]

You want to go into grounding & bonding while filling a vehicle, that is another can o worms!

The truck fuel tank should be bonded through the nozzle and hose back to the fuel dispenser, right?

 

[rustystud]

Beers after work???

LOL !!!

 

[rustystud]

The truck fuel tank should be bonded through the nozzle and hose back to the fuel dispenser, right?

No. The hose is insulated by all that rubber and Kevlar. Since diesel fuel will not flash burn like the low temperature of gasoline I wouldn't worry about it. I have fueled running trucks and equipment since I was in my teens. Also at the transit agency the busses are not shutdown to refuel. Never heard of any problems of diesel igniting at the pump. I also worked with a crusty old mechanic who smoked like a chimney and would put out his smokes in a bucket of diesel fuel. The first time I saw him do that I jumped and ran. He laughed at me so hard I think he pissed himself !