Hellman sump

HeavyAssault · Oct 24, 2012

TheReelMuhcoy said:
Can you run a sump with the rest of the system stock?

Yes but you need to run the feed line with proper connections. Since most aftermarket pumps have the lines and fittings a sump is just easier to hook up.

RescueF250 · Oct 29, 2012

3yrs and running no issues here without a skid plate.

Nic · Oct 29, 2012

RescueF250 said:
3yrs and running no issues here without a skid plate.

same here. Had my skids removed for 2 yrs.

6.0 p-stroke · Oct 29, 2012

I've been running my Hellman sump with no skid plate for over a year. I noticed a nice ding in the sump from a rock or something, I'll be looking to modify my skid plate to put it back on soon.

java · Oct 29, 2012

This is how mine is with a hole cut in the skid plate.

01PSD · Oct 31, 2012

Is the same size fitting used on all sumps or do they differ? Have a CP sump here with a 1/2" fitting on it

09stroker · Oct 31, 2012

All that I've seen are 1/2" NPT. Most people use a 1/2" Npt to 5/8(-10) AN/JIC fitting

01PSD · Oct 31, 2012

Gotcha, thanks

Pizza pig · Oct 31, 2012

09stroker said:
All that I've seen are 1/2" NPT. Most people use a 1/2" Npt to 5/8(-10) AN/JIC fitting

Bingo, moat sumps arent deep enough to even drill and retap a 5/8 hole. I wante to do it

01PSD · Oct 31, 2012

Same here

Paul@CP_Trucks · Oct 31, 2012

We have a sump with a two piece ring that makes for a quick install....

09stroker · Oct 31, 2012

pizza pig said:
Bingo, moat sumps arent deep enough to even drill and retap a 5/8 hole. I wante to do it

I thought about that too but I looked into it and 1/2" Npt and -10 AN fitting ID's are pretty damn close. Its bigger than -8 but a hair smaller than -10 by looking at a brass one I had laying around.

But, the fitting from fragola that I used on my sump actually had no restriction. The ID was smooth from 1/2" to -10.:shrug:

Pizza pig · Oct 31, 2012

Yupp i used a radiused fitting, its -10 all the way through despite being 1/2 npt.

Purdue_stroker · Nov 2, 2012

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Sorry for the bad pic. But here's my beans sump under my skid plate

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06_Whitebull · Nov 11, 2012

pizza pig said:
cut a hole in the skid plate with a hold saw, i was going to, but I never seen anything but the road.

So do you have a skid plate laying around? I want a sump, but can't find a plate and I'm not about to drive through pasture without protection, and I'm not paying Ford for one.

hawgdoctor · Nov 11, 2012

06_Whitebull said:
So do you have a skid plate laying around? I want a sump, but can't find a plate and I'm not about to drive through pasture without protection, and I'm not paying Ford for one.

Might have one here for ya if you're interested...

sent from the shop making things fly.....

06_Whitebull · Nov 11, 2012

HeavyAssault said:
I used a Truck Source Diesel sump..no worries with mine. I had the skid modded to fit lower using some welded on blocks. Fits great and protects the sump and line. I will say I haven't read of anyone without a skid hitting road debris.

Heavy, do you have any pics?