PPE Fuel Pickup Kit Installation Manual

Fuel Pickup Kit

Rev: 06/08/18 | v7A

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Fuel Pickup Kit

GM 6.6L Duramax 2006-2008

(113052000)

Installation Guide

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Note: LEGAL IN CALIFORNIA ONLY FOR RACING VEHICLES THAT MAY
NEVER BE USED, OR REGISTERED OR LICENSED FOR HIGHWAY OR OFF­ROAD USE.

CAUTION: Installation of this kit should only be performed by persons

knowledgeable in the repair and modication of high performance

automotive fuel systems.

WARNING: Fuel system may be under pressure!

Do not loosen fuel system connections until relieving pressure. Fuel
may leak when loosening fuel system connections. Eliminate potential
re hazards before loosening any fuel system connections. Always wear
appropriate personal safety equipment such as safety goggles and other
apparel as needed, for protection from debris and sprayed diesel fuel.
Work in a well-ventilated area and keep an approved re extinguisher
nearby. Extinguish any open ames and eliminate all sources of ignition in
the area of the vehicle before proceeding with the installation.

NOTE: Before beginning installation, you will need two disconnect tools for

fuel lines. The BLUE tool in the gure below corresponds to 3/8” diameter
and is used to remove the return line; the RED tool in the gure below

corresponds to 1/2” diameter and is used to remove the ll line. You can
purchase these tools at any auto parts store or Snap-on, Mac or Matco.

GM Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (Matco brand pictured)

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Installation for Fuel Pickup Kit

1. Remove drive shaft to allow for easy access to fuel tank

2. Remove tank straps (Use a jack to hold fuel tank in place)

3. Remove clamp from fuel hose

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4. Disconnect return and ll lines with fuel line disconnect tool
(Caution: Fuel will leak from the lines!)

5. Lower fuel tank to allow for easy access to sending unit (No Image)

6. Disconnect sending unit sensor plug

7. Disconnect return and ll fuel lines from sending unit with fuel line
disconnect tool

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8. Remove sending unit base bracket

9. Remove sending unit from fuel tank (Be sure to drain all fuel)

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10. Remove sending unit level

11. Remove sending unit base cover

12. Remove spring from sending unit base

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13. Cut the larger plastic corrugated hose

14. Unclip grey fuel pickup from sending unit and remove

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15. Lubricate 5/8” fuel line (11 5/8”) and insert billet aluminum fuel
pickup nozzle

16. Slide assembled 5/8” x 11 5/8” fuel line and billet aluminum
fuel pickup into sending unit and clip fuel pickup into place
(Note: Do not tighten clamp)

17. Reassemble cover and reattach sending unit level

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18. Extend adjustable sending unit to greater than 13” and lower unit

into fuel tank

19. Adjust sending unit length to appropriate fuel sensor level and
tighten fuel pickup line hose clamp

20. Reassemble sending unit into fuel tank

Note: The ll and vent lines must be swapped after

modication of the sending unit
(See gures below)

Stock sending unit conguration Modied sending unit

conguration

21. Reconnect all fuel lines, sending unit sensor plug, fuel tank

straps and fuel hose

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18. Extend adjustable sending unit to greater than 13” and lower unit

into fuel tank

19. Adjust sending unit length to appropriate fuel sensor level and
tighten fuel pickup line hose clamp

20. Reassemble sending unit into fuel tank

Note: The ll and vent lines must be swapped after

modication of the sending unit
(See gures below)

Stock sending unit conguration Modied sending unit

conguration

21. Reconnect all fuel lines, sending unit sensor plug, fuel tank

straps and fuel hose

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