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Hey all, I have a FASS fuel system installed on my 2012 6.7 Powerstroke, and was looking at options to delete/bypass the secondary fuel filter under the hood due to the fact that its not really needed anymore. I see the fleece bypass kit: fleeceperformance.com/fuel-filter-bypass-for-2011-2024-6-7l-ford-powerstroke.html and the H&S kit hs-motorsports.com/products/2017-2024-ford-6-7l-power-stroke-upper-fuel-filter-bypass-kit which both seem like fine options, but I don't really understand why I couldn't just use something like this to connect the two lines that normally go into the fuel filter (my 2012 only has two lines unlike some that have 3): fassride.com/shop/product/accessories/fittings-accessories/fass-fuel-systems-db-4646-a-ready-for-use-double-bead-460-bead-x-460-bead/?gad_campaignid=17190567245&gbraid=0AAAAADrMBFZjZXB4Kn_Y7liEubEOEky5L

Sorry may be a stupid question, but why can't I just connect the two lines together using the above (or something similar)?

(Sorry about the links... first post won't let me add links...)
 
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Yes I am aware, I should've added that to the original post. Here is the link: fassride.com/shop/product/shop-category/2017-2022-6-7l-powerstroke/fass-pfd1001-powerstroke-filter-delete-kit/?srsltid=AfmBOop-6DY-g_jyhoVId-gWNWRmKlXMwnydS7B7bpb6g-sSKb0rkioi

But again, I understand there are kits out there... but I would much rather spend $12 and just clip two hoses together, then spend $100+ and in the case of the fass delete, run more hoses, when from my vantage point why not just clip the two fuel lines together with a $12 connector. Im just trying to make sense of why I couldn't/wouldn't go that route?
 
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I have this Fass: fassride.com/shop/product/shop-category/2011-2016-6-7l-powerstroke/fass-diesel-fuel-systems-for-2011-2016-ford-powerstroke-6-7l-no-drop-plus-140gph/

Lines would flex fine to do that. Not sure how that would look ghetto having a red anodized aluminum piece connecting two lines together. It already does that with the Fass system replacing the old lift pump under the truck.
 
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Fair enough. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't some pressure issue or something that I was unaware of. I also have the S&S Diesel DCR pump installed so the fuel line to the pump is a little more flexible. I think I might try the connector just to see the results, and will report back. Thanks.
 
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