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Old 07-28-2017, 09:59 AM
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Fuel Pressure Testing

I went to put a tester on my 94 Ranger and the Schrader valve on the truck is smaller than the one on the tester. I went to two parts houses figuring there was a reducer you just put between them and they both stared at me like I was nuts. So I was hoping someone could give me a part number or something to get me in the right direction....Thanks
 
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Old 07-28-2017, 03:20 PM
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That IS strange, the valve should look just like a tire valve. What happens if you push on it? You should get a strong stream of gas so be careful not to get it in your eyes. If all else fails check with a Ford dealer.
Which engine do you have?
 
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Old 07-28-2017, 08:07 PM
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4.0 engine and it does look just like a tire valve it is just smaller than my fuel pressure gauge so I thought maybe there was an adapter. I know about the pressure I was just gonna check with gauge for accurate reading.
 
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I was going to look at the adapters that came with my gauge to see if it has one for your mini schrader valve, but i can't find the gauge. I'll look again tomorrow.
 
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Looks like i must have loaned my gauge to someone & never got it back. next time i'm at Harbor Freight i will pick up another one
 
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The Oct 2010 Item 92699 Harbor Freight fuel pressure gauge hose fit my 94 Taurus fuel pressure Schrader valve ok.
Had to wrap the hose to gauge & extension hose coupling fitting threads with a couple turns of PTFE tape, so they wouldn't weep fuel under pressure. Be careful doing so, such that any residual tape debris doesn't get into & clog the hose fitting orifice. This Item 92699 $19.99 gauge Didn't have a pressure relief valve. The more expensive model did have a bleed valve, but if all you want to do is bleed off gauge pressure after a test, just disable the fuel pump & crank the engine. My gauge came in a cardboard box & styrofoam, not in the nicer blow molded case like they have now. I've only used a fuel pressure gauge once, so it has been a $20 test for me!!!! lol
 
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thanks for the help guys, maybe I just have an odd ball tester. I have had it for a long time, may just need to update.
 
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