Oops droped an injector
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Oops droped an injector
I dropped a injector while removing the fuel rail, and the vapor cap broke off. The injector is part number FOTE-C3A for the 5.0L. My local junkyard only had injectors for the 5.8L part number F2TE-A3A.
I was able to cut the O-ring on a 5.8 injector and and with a small homemade pickle fork press off the vapor cap. The vapor cap snapped back into place on the 5.0L injector.
I am 99% sure this is ok, just looking for that little re-assurance. What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance
AC
I was able to cut the O-ring on a 5.8 injector and and with a small homemade pickle fork press off the vapor cap. The vapor cap snapped back into place on the 5.0L injector.
I am 99% sure this is ok, just looking for that little re-assurance. What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance
AC
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: La Grande, OR
I wouldnt do it, but thats just me....Remember that this has to hold up to about 40-60psi of fuel pressure. Where you cut the O-ring is a prime leaking spot, but I dont know about the cap. Don't know if they were made to do that...If they were, I would say at the least order a new O-ring
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From: Louisiana
If you're talking about the Pintle end, yes, the caps are made to come off to be replaced with the spacer and o-ring. But I would make damn sure you didn't damage the pintle pin and seat before reusing that injector. Use a 5x or 10x magnifying glass to inspect the tip for damage. If it is or you're in doubt, replace it. This is a very important part of the injector that provides the proper spray pattern.
