[jessieleb]

2002 F350 7.3L. Pulled motor to replace oil pan, decided to change fuel lines that go from fuel bowl to the heads. I noticed the fitting that is at rear of head on passenger side had a screen and was clogged so I removed to clean. When reinstalling it snapped. Had to retap to remove old fitting. I am now concerned that metal shavings may have went into the head. Is there anyway to back wash so any shavings would come out through the open hole where the fitting goes before I install? Second question, I installed a new cam sensor while engine was out, but I also had moved the cam while trying to locate a piston oil jet bolt I dropped into block while installing new ones from RiffRaff. How will this effect the cam sensor as I cant be sure that the cam is in the exact spot it was when the old cam sensor was removed? Thanks for any advice in advance.

 

[PDR60]

The cam sensor will be fine. Since you have the engine out, just remove both banjo bolts and blow out the fuel gally. I'd remove the banjo bolt closest to your fitting and let the fuel escaping wash out any debris you may have introduced. Remove the other one at the opposite end and blow air through the fuel gally. That should take care of it.

 

[guitarnut]

2002 F350 7.3L. Pulled motor to replace oil pan, decided to change fuel lines that go from fuel bowl to the heads. I noticed the fitting that is at rear of head on passenger side had a screen and was clogged so I removed to clean. When reinstalling it snapped. Had to retap to remove old fitting. I am now concerned that metal shavings may have went into the head. Is there anyway to back wash so any shavings would come out through the open hole where the fitting goes before I install? Second question, I installed a new cam sensor while engine was out, but I also had moved the cam while trying to locate a piston oil jet bolt I dropped into block while installing new ones from RiffRaff. How will this effect the cam sensor as I cant be sure that the cam is in the exact spot it was when the old cam sensor was removed? Thanks for any advice in advance.

The cam sensor reads from magnetics somehow so I don't think it should matter. Don't take my advice here as I am just making a logical guess. This is all way above my head but I like to pretend that I know what I am talking about.

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[PDR60]

Here is the banjo bolt. I'm in the middle of going through my second head for my rebuild. Just use a 1/4 in ratchet to loosen.

 

[jessieleb]

Here is the banjo bolt. I'm in the middle of going through my second head for my rebuild. Just use a 1/4 in ratchet to loosen.

Thank you so much!!! I was having nightmares about this. I never did find that bolt that holds the oil jet in place. It may have fallen out when I tipped the motor upside down on the engine stand. Is there anyway for that bolt to make its way from where the cam is to the top end of the motor?

 

[GETFURIOUS]

Thank you so much!!! I was having nightmares about this. I never did find that bolt that holds the oil jet in place. It may have fallen out when I tipped the motor upside down on the engine stand. Is there anyway for that bolt to make its way from where the cam is to the top end of the motor?

IF YOU DID "NOT" FIND THE BOLT.....YOU WANT TO KEEP LOOKING.....THAT LOOSE BOLT IN YOUR MOTOR CAN PROBABLY GO ANYWHERE.....

JUST MY OPINION.....

Here is the banjo bolt. I'm in the middle of going through my second head for my rebuild. Just use a 1/4 in ratchet to loosen.

I KNOW THAT THIS IS OFF TOPIC.....BUT I WATCHED ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS.....AND AFTER LOOKING AT THE HEAD IN THE PHOTO ABOVE.....I HAVE A QUESTION.....

IS IT POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE LARGE OIL GALLEY BOLT AND REPLACE THE O-RING WITH THE MOTOR IN THE TRUCK?....(THE END THAT FACES THE FIREWALL).....

JUST CURIOUS.....THANKS.....

 

[PDR60]

Thank you so much!!! I was having nightmares about this. I never did find that bolt that holds the oil jet in place. It may have fallen out when I tipped the motor upside down on the engine stand. Is there anyway for that bolt to make its way from where the cam is to the top end of the motor?

You've got to find it. You don't want a stray bolt floating around. If the engine was upside down its going to be in a bore most likely. Pull the pan and search for it.

 

[jessieleb]

Engine is installed and purring like a kitten

 

[GETFURIOUS]

Engine is installed and purring like a kitten

DID YOU EVER LOCATE THE MISSING BOLT?....

 

[PDR60]

DID YOU EVER LOCATE THE MISSING BOLT?....

Man, I sure hope he did cause it won't be purring long....

 

[DaveP.]

If the bolt made its way in to the pan, it will live there until the pan is removed again. It will cause no trouble. IF it is in the PAN.

While removing the lifting chain, I dropped its 3/8-16 X 1-1/2 bolt into the distributor hole in my El Camino's 396. I spent considerable time making sure it hadn't ended up in the valley, and had made it all the way to the pan. I even removed the intake to be SURE it was in the pan. 8 years and 95,000 miles later, I again had the engine on the stand. When I rolled it over to remove the pan, I heard the "clunk" of the bolt. It was of course still there, and of course had caused no damage.

It's not a problem if the bolt gets to the bottom of the pan. It will stay there indefinitely. BUT there is no way I would be comfortable buttoning-up an engine I had dropped a bolt into without knowing where it ended up.

 

[GETFURIOUS]

It's not a problem if the bolt gets to the bottom of the pan. It will stay there indefinitely. BUT there is no way I would be comfortable buttoning-up an engine I had dropped a bolt into without knowing where it ended up.

I AGREE WITH YOU.....