Question Fuel Heater Coolant Hose Replacement

[cpadolf3]

Mounted in the center, upper part of my engine compartment there's what I believe to be a fuel heater. It is silver in color with a removable lid to access the bowl inside, and it is mounted on a pedestal. There's two rubber hoses (appear to be 1") that go from it to the firewall, which I believe to be coolant hoses. The hoses show signs of age and weakness, having large bulges and soft spots around the clamps. I doubt this is vital to using the truck, as the coolest it ever gets here is mid teens. Is there a way to bypass it all together? If not, what would I refer to these hoses as when visiting the parts store? I called and asked about fuel Heater hoses and they had no idea what I was talking about. I guess that's Florida for ya

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[BIG JOE]

I'm not sure I understand what you are describing. The Only fuel heater you should have, stock (OEM).. is in the bottom of the fuel filter bowl.

Post a picture ????

Joe

 

[79jasper]

Pic would help.
I recently saw another guy that bought a used truck, had a fuel heater for bio/vege. He thought it was stock.

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[cpadolf3]

I hope this pic helps. It's definitely not something common around here. I haven't ever seen another 7.3 with one.

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[RSG]

Curious. The fuel bowl, behind and a tad left in your picture, has the heater inside. This part you have -- where do the fuel lines route to/from that connect into it?

 

[cpadolf3]

Curious. The fuel bowl, behind and a tad left in your picture, has the heater inside. This part you have -- where do the fuel lines route to/from that connect into it?

It's too dark for me to look right now, but I will check in the morning.

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[cpadolf3]

Here's a couple more pictures. The metal fuel lines do feed from the main fuel filter bowl to this contraption

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[DaveBen]

You need to replace the hoses. They are shot. It should not take that much pressure from the clamp to seal the hose to the fitting.

 

[cpadolf3]

You need to replace the hoses. They are shot. It should not take that much pressure from the clamp to seal the hose to the fitting.

I agree 100%. The problem is, NAPA has no clue what I'm talking about. That's why I'm trying to make sure I'm correct in saying "fuel heater."

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[DaveBen]

What you have is a fuel heater. It uses hot water to warm the fuel. When cold it will not do much to warm the fuel, but it will after a few minutes. THIS IS NOT A FORD PART!