Fuel leak question
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Fuel leak question
Found a fuel leak today dripping off of a (pressure sending unit?) that was into the pressure regulator just behind the shrader valve.
Any way a wasn't home so I pulled it and installed a plug to stop the leak.
What is it and what does it do?
Any way a wasn't home so I pulled it and installed a plug to stop the leak.
What is it and what does it do?
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That is the fuel filter "restriction sensor" or fuel filter "vacuum switch". Its purpose is to tell you if the fuel filter is clogged up by turning on the "fuel filter" light in the cab. They are known to leak and many just put a plug in it like you did. If you want to replace the sensor Ford charges about $50 ++ and International charges about $25 ++.
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Here is mine I plugged up a few years ago:
When you plug it, don't CRANK it down, use the fuel thread tape (as mentioned above)....it should be pink or yellow (read the label)...plug it and don't look back!
When you plug it, don't CRANK it down, use the fuel thread tape (as mentioned above)....it should be pink or yellow (read the label)...plug it and don't look back!
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What are you doing taking pictures of my engiine? ha - looks the same.
Same hydrocarbon resistant teflon yellow tape too.
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