Seth_O

Ok, for anyone else using the search function (as I was when I ran into this) here was my issue: the 'box' housing fuel shutoff valve (engine stop valve) was leaking around the edges. I removed the box to find that the gasket underneath was some sort of metal fiber gasket, and the fiberous material was completely worn away and disintegrated. So all I had were the metal fibers! Additionally the valve linkage where the fuel enters the pump assembly (HH?) was leaking from several junctions. I pulled that all apart, cleaned it up, and reassembled using teflon tape. I fired the truck up and let it idle for a good 30mins, and no leaks.

I do find though that I still have a very small amount of fuel coming from a round vent or adjustment knob on the cap where the fuel lines run to the injectors. Still working this one out.

JD: since I was working on the fuel system anyway, I went ahead and changed out the 2 main fuel filters. I have never seen anything to disgusting. It's a wonder that the engine was even running, let alone running as strongly as it was pre-leak.

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