Octafish

I feel your pain on this style drain plug. Probably the worse design I've ran across. The only thing worse is to not have a drain plug in your radiator . Maybe.

Thanks for the update! I'm getting ready to order some myself.

Bled the pressure line at the sending unit. Pressure takes a second to build now. Everyone, thanks for your help on this.

Great suggestions! Thanks.

Spoke with DAP this morning. They doubt balance was effected but asked to have it shipped back. I'm fine with that. They have been very helpful so far.

Bled the line to the pressure sending unit. No change really. When the weather improves, I'll remove the snubber and see what effect it has. As for the snubber, strange that pressure built quickly with the old DDRP and slow with the fuel Boss. Richard at Glacier Diesel has been more than helpful on this. Their customer service has been spot on!

I'll see what DAP says before installing. I have no problem bending things back, but I wonder if wheel balance might be off. Spins fine but I'm no expert on turbo balance.

Evan, Let me know if you need a different angle. I ordered a flexible line so I haven't paid attention to things lining up - yet.

I sent an email last night. I'm afraid a thump like that might have an effect on balance.

I finally had time to unpack and check out this Screaming Eagle from DAP. My question is if this bend in the waste gate bracket normal? I haven't tried to pre-fit it to see if the bend was planned for clearance. My guess is it's been dropped at one time (shipping looked undamaged which is strange). Also looks like a good hit on the diaphragm as well. I guess I could bend it back for I'm wondering if I might have balance issues if it did take a hard hit on the floor? Really hoping to install this weekend but I probably need to hear from DAP first.

Interesting. I've put around 20mi on the truck so far and still get the slow pressure build. After it builds, it stays there as long as the engine is running. Might try bleed the fuel pressure sending unit hose tomorrow and see if that helps.

What color did you get?

I'm using a non adjustable snubber. Probably need to replace with a needle. When I was running the DDRP before, pressure came up very quickly - 2 or 3 sec maybe. I kinda expected that. I'm pretty confident the supply and return lines are well sealed. A few months back I had a siphon problem that ended up being bad injector O-rings so everything has been triple checked. I noticed that slight start up RPM drop this morning as it was parked in the garage. When I finished the install last night, I started the truck and let it run for a minute to check for leaks then shut if off - no test drive. Maybe I didn't get all the air out of the line. I'll point it uphill tonight and see how it does in the morning.

Fuel pressure at idle is 17 on my ISSO gauge. I really haven't stomped on it to check it under power. Thanks for the replies on the fuel line size. I am running 1/2" from filter to VP. Got rid of the banjos long ago. I have notice start up sounds a little different. It fires instantly but RPM drops for a split second. Didn't do that with my DDRP so I'm guessing it's the nature of the beast. Takes maybe 12 seconds for fuel pressure to hit 17psi. Normal? One thing that surprised me was the FLAT on the pump shaft didn't go back far enough for the Allen screw to really seat into. It was right in the edge - if it caught, it barely did. The pulley and shaft shaft were flush on the outside. Used thread locker on the Allens but I'll keep an eye on it.

Finished the install this evening. Bullet, your suggestion worked great BTW. I appreciate everyones input on The pump and installation. Fuel line routing was a bit of a challenge if you want things to look orderly. The only thing I might regret is doing 3/8" line instead of the 1/2". I'm not even sure if going to 1/2" is recommended with the Fuel Boss. With my DDRP, I had 1/2" line from the strainer forward.

Sounds like being busy i an understatement for you. I could not keep up that pace. But you've come a long way since a year ago. And that's fantastic!

Really good to hear, Michael. I couldn't imagine how hard all the travel is each week on both of you. You're a good man. I know you're mom thinks so too.

I've always believed you get what you pay and I'm a natural born skeptic. But the price is great. It says 6mm thickness. Anyone know what thickness stock boots are?

I've seen some prices pretty cheap on Amazon. Anyone have any experience with these? https://www.amazon.com/BLACKHORSE-RACING-Silicone-Intercooler-1994-1995-Diesel/dp/B07TXF9311/ref=pd_ybh_a_12?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=8RGVYV2MFSTY2SPKSAPP&th=1

Got started on the Fuel Boss this evening. Very straight forward. The hardest part of the installation for me is to get those harmonic balancer bolts broke loose. Holding the alternator pulley doesn't help. Still slips. Anyone ever try holding the torque convertor ring gear with a bar or screwdriver?

Thanks for the tips, guys! Hope to get started after the Christmas parade tomorrow.

Fuel Boss should be here tomorrow. Perfect timing! Twice now my Fass DDRP would not turn on until I got under the truck and smacked it with my hand first. I guess it's sticking somehow. 1 yr left on a 4 yr warranty.

I'm sure it's been discussed at length, but is the Baldwin preferred over the Fleet Guard?

Factory filter w/strainer is the direction I'm heading. Fuel Boss is on order. Thanks for the direction guys. I really appreciate the way people help each other on this forum. Everyone is civil. I see less and less of that everywhere else. Of all the forums I visit, none stand out like this one. Michael has done an outstanding job. The advice I've gleaned thru the years has been priceless.

My plan is to go straight mechanical as well. Are you guys using the stock fuel filter only and/or aftermarket?