Phantom Fuel Leak
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Phantom Fuel Leak
I noticed a small puddle of liquid under my truck the other morning (it had been running for about 10 minutes so I know it had to be a running leak). My first thoguht was coolant but upon a smell test it was fuel...
What are some common leak points on our trucks? I had a fuel pump done last year so I know its not that (or lets just say for the time being its not that). I had to run but briefly checked and couldn't see a leak. Its too dang cold or I would have poked around more. If there are common leak points on the truck i'll start looking there first. I suppose I could dye the fuel and use a black light?
Any suggestions appreciated so only have to hang in the cold as little as possible. I freeze easily.
Thanks!
What are some common leak points on our trucks? I had a fuel pump done last year so I know its not that (or lets just say for the time being its not that). I had to run but briefly checked and couldn't see a leak. Its too dang cold or I would have poked around more. If there are common leak points on the truck i'll start looking there first. I suppose I could dye the fuel and use a black light?
Any suggestions appreciated so only have to hang in the cold as little as possible. I freeze easily.
Thanks!
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fuel filter housing o rings, fuel filter housing sensors, the lines that run between the fuel pump and the housing, the fuel pump, or the banjo bolt that threads into the fuel pump.
All of these are located in the valley of the motor.
All of these are located in the valley of the motor.
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From: Medford Oregon
This is one very common point of leak. It is the top sensor, drivers side on the fuel filter canister. Fuel usually does not pour out but just a drip .. drip ever few seconds. Use your finger and wipe around where the electrical connector connect to the sensor to see if it is moist. Super easy to replace and is available from Ford $50 or International $25.
It's called the Fuel Filter Restriction Sensor.
It's called the Fuel Filter Restriction Sensor.
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It is taking a toll. A BIG one. Our area switched to winter fuel 2 weeks ago and I've just had fits. The fuel pump blew within days of my last fill up and I just had to replace all the seals in my filter housing too. That just ticked me off. I asked the guy that delivers our fuel what happened and what it is they are supplying and he didn't know. He talked to some people at work and they told him it's basically all kerosene now. Nice.
On the good side my fuel bowl was nasty and needed cleaned out anyway. And my fuel system is really really clean. It all gets filtered going into my farm tank and again coming out of the tank with a really fine filter. That kerosene really cleaned out what did manage to get in the truck tanks though.
On the good side my fuel bowl was nasty and needed cleaned out anyway. And my fuel system is really really clean. It all gets filtered going into my farm tank and again coming out of the tank with a really fine filter. That kerosene really cleaned out what did manage to get in the truck tanks though.
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