'05 Ex w/ 6.0 PSD

Started smelling raw fuel from heater. Found a fuel leak on the fuel bowl on top of engine (where the fuel filter resides). Not a bad one, but it's enough that the front of the engine and crossmember are wet. And w/ Diesel at $4.00 a gallon, gotta get this fixed asap..

It appears the diesel is leaking around a fitting (possibly where the regulator exits). It's NOT leaking around the cap...

Who sells the O-rings to correct this problem?

Thanks in advance...

 

Do the Blue Spring fuel regulator Mod. All gaskets and O rings are included for under 50 bucks. Get it on line at Sinister Diesel, Roseville CA.

 

Since you are out in the Mid-west, might get it quicker from Tousley Ford Parts

This is just the Kit with o-rings and spring, no housing part.

Ford Parts - Tousley Ford Parts Depot

Or this with the new housing part:

Ford Parts - Tousley Ford Parts Depot

Or, snag it from Riffraff diesel:

Riffraff Diesel Performance Parts: - OEM/Factory Parts

 

Or, stop by your local Ford dealer.

 

Do I really need the housing? or is it "beefier" to handle the additional spring pressure ? While I'm working on this, I'd like to install a schraeder valve so I can test the fuel pressure. Are the plugs on the 6.0 fuel bowl the same size as the one's on a 7.3? if not, what size are they and do you know of anyone who sells them? Thanks.

 

Don't need the housing unless that is what is leaking. I just got the kit and switched springs and the key hole looking o-ring gasket.

Fuel pressure adapter:

Driven Diesel 6.0L Fuel Pressure Adapter

Has a Schrader valve in it.

 

The new style O-ring is much better than the older one. Get it.

 

I have the housing for the fuell filter & oil filter if you need it. You can call me at 314-401-8732

 

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Purchased the kit (w/ housing from Dealership) and installed everything last night. I immediately noticed that the engine idled smoother. Drove it a few miles, seemed to have a bit more throttle response too.

I spoke to a Diesel mechanic who told me that regulator fuel leaks were a common thing with the 6.0.

Anyway, for those who haven't installed the blue spring, I'd suggest doing it.

I'm still looking for the adapters to install a schraeder valve so I can test the fuel pressure..