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i have a fuel leak (pouring) that appears to be between the pressure regulator and high pressure oil resevour. the truck runs like normal but leaks extremely. it does stop when turned off. first mechanical dealing with a diesel, but willing to work on it myself. anyone with similar problem. all help greatly appreciated.
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What year is the truck? I've seen the filter bowl crack on a couple of OBS trucks.
My first guess would be the o-rings on the fuel drain, but the drain is on the back side of the filter housing.
My first guess would be the o-rings on the fuel drain, but the drain is on the back side of the filter housing.
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Don't let the fact that it's a diesel scare you off. They are not much different than a gasser. Just heavier duty and a different way of igniting the fuel. A fuel leak is a fuel leak. Just find the source.
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thanks for the info. the truck is a 95 f-250. i was told possibly the o rings, and that the system was under 100 psi. it leaks at about 4-5 gpm rate roughly guessing. it appears to leak from the back of the pressure regulator/high pressure oil resevoir area, spraying toward the back of the engine on top of the intake area.
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Originally Posted by 01ferguson
thanks for the info. the truck is a 95 f-250. i was told possibly the o rings, and that the system was under 100 psi. it leaks at about 4-5 gpm rate roughly guessing. it appears to leak from the back of the pressure regulator/high pressure oil resevoir area, spraying toward the back of the engine on top of the intake area.
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