Replacing leaking fuel line Detroit Series 60

[@sierravortec2494]

Stupid question, when it comes to fuel lines, can you just take the line off assuming the engine isn’t running of course and it won’t be under pressure? I’ve heard stories of diesel fuel lines with enough pressure to cut steel

[@57bagre]

Very good question, the fuel system you’re referring to is no longer used on trucks because they can’t control it by computer (my guess) this system still uses pressure but not so much, the camshaft supplies the needed pressure to fire the injectors. That high pressure nozzle injection system is still used on industrial and construction engines and uses steel fuel lines instead of flexible lines and can cause serious injuries by getting hit by a stream that you can’t even see. Thanks for the question.

[@Zach_A]

You're thinking of common rail fuel injection, that's the fuel system that all modern diesel engines use. Fuel pressure in those can get over 30K psi and you do not want to crack one of those loose under pressure. The high pressure fuel lines are hard metal lines and are generally one time use, the flexible fuel lines are not under high enough pressure to do damage like that.

[@Saltacokote]

Gordon i just wanted to come back to your channel and say again THANK YOU ! i love how you take your camera angles zoom and light to show us the real view WOW I LOVE YOU.

[@zaidchalabi1599]

i had breakdown once due to smelling diesel and it was that line that had the leak. couldnt find a mobile mechanic to fix it. had truck towed 20 miles and mechanic replaced it. it was an $1800 cost between tow, labor and line. learning alot from you gordon. trying to do stuff my own here and there

[@bob75819]

i remember changing one of those lines over a weekend in a truckstop.. major PITA, i had to work through the floor around the gear shift

[@georgegeorgepht]

When hoses are so close toghter, wrap one zip tie around both of them but don’t tighten it. In this case you would warp it horizontally. Then take another zip tie and wrap it around the zip tie u just installed but wrap it from top to bottom in between the hoses. When it’s done , the first zip tie will look like a figure 8. I’m not sure if that makes sense. Or just buy two small metal clamps that have rubber lining them and bolt those toghter. With hoses in them. Again, it will look like an eight when done. I’m not sure if that makes sense or not but I tired.

[@nigelsmith4732]

Well done Gordon

[@57bagre]

Thanks Nigel

[@ibrahimnaser7142]

Great 👍 job Gordon

[@Acts238Church]

Hi Gordon, love that 60 12.7.👍

[@antmoundlogistics]

I recently found it easier to remove the valve cover. My surge tank is on the radiator though.

[@johnfry9010]

Gordon I had a 1992 Mercury Cougar that in 4 yr's a small plastic line wore a hole in a metal line , it was hard to imagine how but I can tell you it did .

[@57bagre]

The S- cams on my truck have plastic bushings that wore out the s- cams. I've seen it elsewhere too.

[@stanpatterson5033]

That "grid" piece in the trough there... that's there to keep rodents, birds, and homeless people the hell out of that trough where the wiper mechanism could do them harm when it goes into motion. It's also kind of helpful if you're up there working on the clearance lights, or the air horns, or the visor (if equipped). Keeps you from dropping tools down into the trough, which could set off a storm of cursing that anyone within earshot might not appreciate :)

[@57bagre]

I'm always setting things up there on that grate. I have magnets for retrieving dropped tools and fasteners. Sometimes something won't stick to a magnet though.

[@chrischiampo7647]

😎👍🏼 Nice I’d Of Gone With the Flexible Hose Too

[@MARK65vett]

ty for the info !!!%

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@heavypressureinc]

I think I’m getting air in my fuel supply line same motor as this one. First it wouldn’t start up so I used starter fluid. Now it’s getting harder and harder to start but once it crank It will run all day. But if i cut it off even after one min it takes for ever and a lot of starter fluid to get it back running.

[@unknownuser8555]

I have 99 detroit 60 12.7l after 4 oil pans 4 seal still leaking from sides and back bell housing 5th oil pan aluminum with new seal all corners rtv just like you did still leaking what do you think the problem is????

[@patryk2497]

Where did you get that step for the tire ?

[@g41thomas]

Can you please tell us where you bought the wheel mounted blue stepper, something that can helping a guy like me with bad knees😢!!!?

[@57bagre]

It was a gift but you can find them online at Amazon and other tool sites. It's called a wheel step. Thanks for commenting.

[@MR_UNOoo]

Oh I had to replace that fukkr while on the road..

[@williamzoom]

IMO you are better off with the soft line than the hard.

[@57bagre]

It sure is a lot easier to deal with.

[@naterocksable]

I have an oil leak coming from either the injector harness or the threaded fitting that transfers the fuel into the block from what I have seen, is there anything else there I should be looking at it is very hard to tell where it's coming from but I've replaced the cam cover gasket and also took off the injector harness and put Silicone on the block and the rubber to seal it better. Would that fitting for the fuel potentially leak oil?

[@57bagre]

The fuel inlet fitting can leak fuel but not oil. That cover gasket has to be CLEAN and DRY when you put it on, only a small dab of silicon in the corners of the cam covers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6PGdXqJn7CEmrM

[@naterocksable]

@@57bagre it was actually leaking from the rear cam bearing cover, it was pretty hard to tell due to not being able to see. The last time the engine was built someone must had put sealant

[@StayingBack71]

Gordon, Are you still here? We're getting worried- Hope all is good

[@57bagre]

Yes, all is fine, just working a lot and then the mobile home and on top of that I started a new hobby for when I retire in a few years, piano, yep! I'm learning piano on KZbin at my age, so there's a lot of practice and study to go with that. Thanks for asking. I'll try to get something new up soon.

[@StayingBack71]

@@57bagre Na,Take your time- As long as everythings good- Cool on the Piano- We'll be here when you come back

[@potatopotato8360]

How do you know how to do everything? We're you a mechanic before?

[@57bagre]

yes, back in the '80s

[@g41thomas]

Gordon, Can you please tell me if it is possible to add the 1997 FLD120 to an Electronic log? is it compatible? can you please advise?

[@57bagre]

I have a friend with a truck like that who wanted to hire on where I work but thought the electronic log would not be required for that year but they put it in and it worked and my friend told them to take it out and he quit before he pulled his 1st load, I was grandfathered in and am getting away without it.

[@g41thomas]

@@57bagre thank you so much. The company I m leasing to requires Eld. So you gave me a hope and thank you so much Gordon. Can you in one of your video also address the water separator issues maintenance. My fld97 water Sep. has been disconnected by previous owner, is that ok you think?....

[@robbwhitehead5486]

Did you do a video a while ago,on King pin change ?

[@57bagre]

No, no king pins, just leaf spring pins.

[@robbwhitehead5486]

@@57bagre we need a king pin video from you ,you a grate job going step by step you make it very easy to follow

[@MR_UNOoo]

They gave me the same metal line,IT WAS WRONG...