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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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Is this sensor really needed?

The Fuel Filter Restricted sensor, is it really needed or can i plug it off? It seems to be leaking diesel on my truck. Thinking if not needed maybe i can retask that spot for a electric fuel pressure gauge.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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No, it is not necessary. Lots of guys put a pipe plug in its place.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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No, it's not needed for the truck to function. Some cap it off like you want to do, however it's low fuel pressure (bowl) and not high fuel pressure so a electric fuel pressure sensor would be somewhat worthless in that spot unless you just want to see 5 PSI or so. New FFRS is about $25 from International and $55 from Ford if you want to go that route.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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I have one pretty well brand new. Send me a pm and ill send it your way.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Thankyou, Hussler and plgebbis for your info. bad12jr, pm sent, thankyou.
 
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