Front Fuel Leak 1993 Ranger 4.0 XLT Auto

[Angry Possum]

When I'm done babysitting the grand kids today, I'm going to cut/remove the old fuel lines. I'll see how that goes.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

As for the evap line, I may just use a good rubber line from the tank to the charcoal filter. I'm unsure as of now. Your thoughts?

I used fuel injection line because it’s resistant to ethanol. I’ve also used a bit of aluminum or ni-copper line to make up the long frame runs rather than string floppy rubber hose, but it really is just whatever.

On the cap, personally I often prefer the look without a cap, however a cap is handy. I like being practical. I was really hoping to keep my red 92 on the road and put my cap from my green 00 on the 92 and run a tonneau on the 00 so I had options but that’s not how life worked out

 

[Angry Possum]

Just got back from babysitting the grandkids. I just installed a new fuel filler tube, I purchased it on Amazon, it actually fit perfect, I'll try removing the fuel lines later today, waiting for the sun to come down a little. It's very hot here in NJ.

 

[Angry Possum]

I used fuel injection line because it’s resistant to ethanol. I’ve also used a bit of aluminum or ni-copper line to make up the long frame runs rather than string floppy rubber hose, but it really is just whatever.

On the cap, personally I often prefer the look without a cap, however a cap is handy. I like being practical. I was really hoping to keep my red 92 on the road and put my cap from my green 00 on the 92 and run a tonneau on the 00 so I had options but that’s not how life worked out

The cap is definitely handy, I'm in a Classic Rock band, so it's nice to have that cap for gigs. However a soft top is ok also. I just have no area to keep the topper currently. So....

 

[Angry Possum]

@lil_Blue_Ford @Curious Hound I just cut away and disconnected the 3 fuel lines, but the problem I'm having now is that the supply, the return and the evap hoses won't pull out or away from the inside of the actual frame. I tried everything, they are stuck pretty good in the frame channel. I tried religiously for an hr.

I'm wondering if I can just leave them there disabled and then run the PTFE lines up along the frame as well as the fuel filter, using support clamps and self tapping screws etc, as shown in photo. The kit I bought comes with a few double line straps so I can run them together. I don't 4x4 on any trails etc, just normal driving.

This is really turning into a shyte show.

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[SenorNoob]

I wouldn't like having that many extra holes in the frame, but I doubt it would hurt anything.

Also, I'm a cheap bastard so would probably replace the evap line with the best piece(s) of the old fuel line...

 

[Curious Hound]

. I tried everything, they are stuck pretty good in the frame channel. I trie

There's probably 1 or 2 mounting clips between the frame and the fuel tank.

 

[Angry Possum]

There's probably 1 or 2 mounting clips between the frame and the fuel tank.

I know I popped them off, and it still won't pull out of the frame channel. So I'm going the other route now. I really have had enough.

 

[Angry Possum]

I wouldn't like having that many extra holes in the frame, but I doubt it would hurt anything.

Also, I'm a cheap bastard so would probably replace the evap line with the best piece(s) of the old fuel line...

Yes I'm considering that also and then capping it off. That evap line was literally hanging off when I attempted to move it, it was so decrepid. It had no function at all. And because my truck has the old OBD it didn't sense the evap issue, no check engine light and no issues with idling. The Evap line is the least of my worries now.

 

[Angry Possum]

The Evap line was still attached to the tank, Duh.... After I removed it I went under the truck and pulled and tugged, and in just 5 min. Bingo, out came the fuel line harness! This saved me a lot of work, no doubt.

 

[Angry Possum]

I'm gonna do the rough measurements now and make up the lines. The supply line is first from the tank to the fuel filter.

I'm wondering if I need those aluminum wrenches for the AN fittings, your thoughts. I'll check the prices in case. @lil_Blue_Ford @Curious Hound

 

[Curious Hound]

I'm gonna do the rough measurements now and make up the lines. The supply line is first from the tank to the fuel filter.

I'm wondering if I need those aluminum wrenches for the AN fittings, your thoughts. I'll check the prices in case. @lil_Blue_Ford @Curious Hound

I haven't done a lot of work with AM fittings. I won't say you don't need or shouldn't use the special wrenches. But, if care is taken and the exact correct size wrench is used, good quality normal wrenches should be fine.

 

[Angry Possum]

The first connection I ever made with this PTFE, and it went rather easy. You pull away the braiding from the plastic tubing with a dental pick and then insert the ferrule/olive. If you go easy and steady it works really good. FWIW, I didn't need those aluminum wrenches. It went fine with open end wrenches and an adjustable.

 

[Angry Possum]

I used Romex cable to fish it thru the frame rail. It actually worked amazingly. I'm measuring up the supply line to the fuel filter now.

 

[Angry Possum]

The supply line from the tank to one end of fuel filter is done... I'm making all the cuts now on the PTFE line with a cut off wheel. Man it's really a byatch if your not straight on the cut. I'm leaving extra line in case of error.. it's a good thing I did, I already screwed up one cut but had extra to work with. **I tried the multi tool to cut the line, but it was an epic fail. I highly suggest using the cut off wheel/grinder and let the grinder do the cutting, don't force it.