Section 10-01B: Fuel Tank, Filters, Tubes and Fuel Pump, Diesel Engine | 1996 F-Series and F-Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with Diesel Engines Workshop Manual |
Fuel and Vapor Return Tubes
CAUTION: Diesel fuel tubes are a combination of stainless steel tubing, rubber hose, and Teflon® tube with a stainless steel braid cover. The materials have been tested and proven to be acceptable for use with commercially available fuels. They are also resistant to most environmental conditions. Avoid using alternate tubing materials. Use of non-approved tubing could pose a hazard in service.
CAUTION: Plastic fuel tubes must not be repaired using hose and hose clamps. Push connect fittings cannot be repaired except to replace the retaining clips. Should the Teflon® tubes or push connect fittings become damaged and leak, the part must be replaced.