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Aug 9, 2012 | 11:09 AM

bashby

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Sensor ID help

95 7.3 PSD, what appears to be a pressure sensor or switch located it the center of the valley, behind the fuel filter, with single wire. It is leaking diesel fuel. Whats it called?

Aug 9, 2012 | 11:26 AM

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That would be the "Water In Fuel Sensor".

Aug 9, 2012 | 11:30 AM

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Jim I thought that was the fuel restriction sensor ?

Aug 9, 2012 | 11:34 AM

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Jim I thought that was the fuel restriction sensor ?

95-96 had the Water In Fuel Sensor in that location. 96-97 it was relocated on drivers side bottom. From top to bottom "Fuel Restriction Sensor", "Fuel Heater Connector" and "Water In Fuel Sensor".

Aug 9, 2012 | 11:37 AM

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Gotcha thanks

Aug 9, 2012 | 11:47 AM

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Dealer item?

Aug 9, 2012 | 12:22 PM

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Ford or International. International is always a lot cheaper. Many just remove the sensor and plug it up with a fitting, don't know the size off hand though.

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Aug 10, 2012 | 11:59 AM

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Pic of the early and late canisters. the "Fuel Heater Connector" and "Water In Fuel Sensor" in the drivers side of the canister are in the same position in both models.

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Aug 10, 2012 | 12:27 PM

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Ford or International. International is always a lot cheaper. Many just remove the sensor and plug it up with a fitting, don't know the size off hand though.

"Fuel Filter Restriction Sensor" or "Fuel Filter Vacuum Sensor"
Ford part #E8TZ-9S283-A
IH 1809435C1

Size of the fitting: 1/8 NPT.

Aug 10, 2012 | 01:00 PM

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Jose, you are correct. I've been looking for those pictures but could not find them ..

I have them now ..

Reps sent, if it will let me.

Aug 10, 2012 | 02:50 PM

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Jim you trying to make me lose my mind. Lol

To plug it you'll need a 1/8" pipe thread plug

Aug 10, 2012 | 05:59 PM

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Mike, I can tell you for a fact the brain goes first, fortunately other parts still work.
Jose, I'm in rep jail but thanks for those very informative pictures.

Aug 11, 2012 | 06:52 AM

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I took it to International and they matched it up visually. It wasnt the leak. The fuel pump was leaking out of the weap hole and spraying up onto the sensor. Sure looked like it was leaking. It was $38 at IH dealer FYI, whatever it was. Thanks for all the help.