Fuel Shutoff Solenoid question

ohanahorse · 11-07-2009, 12:01 PM

Has anyone had one of these things apart? I have mine out, and need to replace the boot, but I have a functional question. Is the rod suppose to lock or clip into the bottom of the piston, or does it just sit in there being held by the boot. Mine keeps slipping slightly and binding which allows a slight less than full fuel flow.
Thanks

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illflem · 11-07-2009, 12:51 PM

The boot is the only thing that holds it together when removed.

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'95 2500 4wd auto
'95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler
Not stock

RPegram · 11-07-2009, 01:22 PM

1.75" bicycle inner tube cut to length and two small plastic wire ties works as a perfect boot replacement. Even if you have to buy a $4 tube it is still cheaper than a $25 boot.

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ohanahorse · 11-07-2009, 02:43 PM

Ok, I have the solenoid and it's bracket out...the two bolts that hold the solenoid to the bracket are 8mm head, and tighter than an 8mm socket will undo (anyone know what thread size they are?), so I am going to have to destroy them to remove (hints on how to remove?). Will also do the inner tube thing...

THANKS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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illflem · 11-07-2009, 08:28 PM

Use a 6 point socket so you don't strip the bolt heads and they will come out.

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Bill
'95 2500 4wd auto
'95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler
Not stock

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ohanahorse Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 105 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts ohanahorse's Truck Pics	Fuel Shutoff Solenoid question Has anyone had one of these things apart? I have mine out, and need to replace the boot, but I have a functional question. Is the rod suppose to lock or clip into the bottom of the piston, or does it just sit in there being held by the boot. Mine keeps slipping slightly and binding which allows a slight less than full fuel flow. Thanks __________________ 97 3500 Xcab 5spd 4x4 Nearly Normal

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11-07-2009, 12:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
illflem Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 4,961 Thanks: 4 Thanked 143 Times in 131 Posts illflem's Truck Pics	The boot is the only thing that holds it together when removed. __________________ Bill '95 2500 4wd auto '95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler Not stock

11-07-2009, 01:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
RPegram Cummins Nut Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arapahoe, NC Posts: 338 Thanks: 2 Thanked 30 Times in 29 Posts RPegram's Truck Pics	1.75" bicycle inner tube cut to length and two small plastic wire ties works as a perfect boot replacement. Even if you have to buy a $4 tube it is still cheaper than a $25 boot. __________________ '96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore '01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost, '97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

11-07-2009, 02:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
ohanahorse Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 105 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts ohanahorse's Truck Pics	Ok, I have the solenoid and it's bracket out...the two bolts that hold the solenoid to the bracket are 8mm head, and tighter than an 8mm socket will undo (anyone know what thread size they are?), so I am going to have to destroy them to remove (hints on how to remove?). Will also do the inner tube thing... THANKS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 97 3500 Xcab 5spd 4x4 Nearly Normal

11-07-2009, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
illflem Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 4,961 Thanks: 4 Thanked 143 Times in 131 Posts illflem's Truck Pics	Use a 6 point socket so you don't strip the bolt heads and they will come out. __________________ Bill '95 2500 4wd auto '95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler Not stock