01 7.3 Fuel pouring when running

[inkrtr26]

Okay guys, I've read through some of these and can't find anything like this. I started my truck today to let it warm up, as it was around 35 degrees out. When I came back out to leave there was a huge puddle of fuel under the truck. I looked up under the truck and its running down the bell-housing of the tranny and just to the passenger side of the tranny. Anyone know what it could be?

Thanks

[DND58]

Look up top under hood. Could be a number of things. Drain valve o-rings, filter cap,...
There is a fuel line running down the passenger side of the motor to the rear passenger head. This line goes through a clamp and sometimes rubs a hole in the line.

[NoRalPh]

Here's an informative video about what you're seeing -> POWERSTROKEHELP.COM - The Information Source for Ford Power Stroke Diesel Owners

I want to warn you though, Bill has some many goof-ball theories you should be careful of BUT this is a particularly useful vid....

Just don't take his word for everything he says about other stuff......

[inkrtr26]

Do you guys think there is much chance that it is the HPOP? It is most definitely fuel leaking, but have heard horror stories about the HPOP.

[DND58]

I don't believe your problem is the HPOP. The link to the video shows the drain hole in the back passenger side of the valley. I guess you have a fuel leak up top, and it's draining out this hole, and showing up near the bell housing/tranny. Clean up what you can with paper towls, start it and look for fuel leaking with a flashlight.

[inkrtr26]

Thanks guys. I'll check when I get off of work.