4020 Fuel line boot

[Fordy20]

Need to replace at least one fuel line boot. Wondering if there's a way to replace it without removing the fuel line or anything to watch out for. Or should I just remove the fuel line and replace all of them.

 

[Tx Jim]

My experience states it's best to replace all boots at the same time. Usually if only 1 or 2 boots are replaced 1 or more boots not replaced will start leaking. A good pair of snap-rings pliers makes R&R of boots simpler.

 

[tomstractorsandtoys]

Replace them all and make sure to get good ones. Some dealers sell aftermarket and they are not very good. Deere was out of the good ones for several months but now has them back in stock. Put them in hot water to soften them or spray a little silicon on them. Tom

 

[Dieseltech]

When one splits, time to replace them ALL! The Stanadyne 16165 straight boot, and the 16390 Tee boot get hard and brittle with heat over time. Just last summer I had a fellow call and said he needed one for his Oliver 1655, I told him I keep them on hand and you need all six. He came and got ONE because HE was right, other five are fine. He came back an hour later and got the other five as he broke three more getting the return line off.

 

[Dan in North Houston]

I replaced mine a few years ago. Was expecting it to be a frustrating job but it actually turned out pretty easy. The old boots used plastic clamps that sort of worked like a zip tie - I don't recommend them at all. The new ones came with some metal single-spring clamps, and hose clamp pliers makes that an easy job.
And like others have said, replace them all. I had one that leaked badly, but the others pretty much fell to pieces once you start moving the fuel line around.

 

[LonM]

I put new clamps on when I replace the boots. Over time the old ones lose their tension.

Lon

 

[L.C.]

Lots of good advice. My two cents worth:
Replace all of them-you will break a couple taking off the cracked one.
Keep a spare set on hand in a cool, dark place. I buy mine from the Deere dealership.
A good set of hose clamp pliers will make the job faster and easier.
I put both clamps on from the top when reassembling. I find it to be easier to get hold of the clamp and work it down.
Remember to put the clamps on the fuel line before you reassemble the lines and tees.

 

[olgentdc]

Agreed on All counts ... Trouble is our local mother Deere only had 2 in stock. when a farmer has hay ready to bale

 

[wore out]

(quoted from post at 20:31:03 07/26/22) Agreed on All counts ... Trouble is our local mother Deere only had 2 in stock. when a farmer has hay ready to bale

If you have a diesel injection equipment repair shop nearby they probably stock the ''boots'' as well.