frustrated with fuel pressure install

[04cr450]

Something so easy just got on my nerves and turned into a 2 day event now... What fittings do you guys use to fit the fuel pressure sender in place without hitting the rad. hose? Also when i took the fuel pressure plug no fuel came out? this normal with these trucks? sorry i know dumb question just never had to fool with the fuel side of this truck other than the blue spring mod. thanks 2004 f350 by the way

[67rstbkt]

I used the hose setup that strictly diesel sells. It includes a bend in it to clear that stuff and locates the sensor away from that area so there is extra room. Plus it has a schraeder valve on it to check with a mechanical gauge. Here's the link:
Driven Diesel 6.0L Fuel Pressure Adapter

As for their being no fuel in there, that seems off. Maybe someone else will add some input there.

[04cr450]

yeah i thought there would be fuel coming out.. truck runs great so it must be normal i guess? I went to loews and got a 90 street ell, and a 3 inch bushing to make it work hopefully. Anyone else got any advice on the fuel issue etc?

[dhanna6powerstroke]

Didn't happen to have the filter out did you?

[04cr450]

nope. filter was in place. did not open system

[dhanna6powerstroke]

Actually, unless key is on there won't be fuel there. Has to go through regulator first.

[04cr450]

ok good deal. I figured there was no problem. Just needed reassurance lol thanks

[04cr450]

there is always fuel though sitting where the filter is correct even when key off? I gotta look at it but i guess the fuel pressure port is in a seperate location then the float bowl. meaning in the regulator taking pressure there?

[dhanna6powerstroke]

No problem. Ask me how I know about issue with fuel filter out.

[04cr450]

anyone else with fuel pressure install pics?