SS 60 12.7 fuel check valve

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  1. istumped

    istumped Medium Load Member

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    Has anybody relocated the fuel check valve on the back of the head to some place you can get to easily? Have a cascadia glider with this engine and their is no good way to replace this valve. Can't go underneath trans in the way. Can't go over top of engine no room. Can't come from the driver's side where you remove the fender have all the electrical in the way. What's the best way?
     
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  3. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    May have to take the cab mounts loose and jack it up.
    What kind of problems are you having?
     
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  4. istumped

    istumped Medium Load Member

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    Starting issues
     
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    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    I think some of the early ones may have been mounted inline, about a foot away. I’ll see what I can find.
     
  6. SomeCanadian

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    I believe that on a Ford it was part of the fuel filter assembly mounted to the frame.
    Or at least one of the check valves was.
     
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  7. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    You can put it anywhere between the back of the head and splitter. But, if ypu're going through the trouble to relocate, might as well just leave it as is and replace. They don't fail that frequently.

    Doing as @062 suggested can help. I would remove the inner fender from the behind the steer tire and access from there. The hose normally runs towards the pass side, but who knows on yours.
     
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  8. miketurner84

    miketurner84 Bobtail Member

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    Choose a spot along the fuel return line that is easier to reach, such as near the fuel filter housing or along the frame rail.
     
  9. little cat 500

    little cat 500 Road Train Member

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    i cut a access Hole in the floor on mine works fine
     
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  10. Rideandrepair

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    I couldn’t find the exact info. on option B. I believe it was inline about 12-18” from head, secured to the flat bar frame crossover. Needs to be mounted horizontally.
     
  11. little cat 500

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    why horizontally. never heard that before
     
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