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Jun 4, 2007 | 09:04 PM

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Fpr Question

I was looking over the Fuel Pressure Regulator while the motor was running. I noticed a leak coming from the sending unit thing with the wire connector ( not sure what it is called) that screws into the FPR.
It wasn't very tight so I did tighten a bit. I did not torque much at all if any. How tight is it supposed to be? And is there a replacement part for this or a rebuild kit for the FPR?

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Jun 4, 2007 | 09:10 PM

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If you tightened it and it doesn't leak you fixed it just keep an eye on it. No torque specs I have heard of. There are replacement parts and maybe a rebuild kit. Others will chime in for that info.

Jun 4, 2007 | 09:22 PM

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I really didn't want to over tighten it, the threads were only half way threaded. It still leaks a bit.

Jun 4, 2007 | 09:41 PM

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is the sending unit itself leaking or is it leaking from the threads?

Jun 4, 2007 | 09:50 PM

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I am sure it is leaking from the threads. I am concerned about damage to the threads if I over tighten it.

Jun 4, 2007 | 09:55 PM

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From: boston ma (the bean)

if it is the threads try some teflon tape the yellow kind for gas lines it is worth a try right

Jun 4, 2007 | 10:00 PM

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I did put some regular teflon (white) on the threads. I didnt know of a yellow kind? Ya it still leaks but not as much.

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Jun 4, 2007 | 10:13 PM

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Several bone yards just down the road. I will try the yellow teflon to see how that does.

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Jun 4, 2007 | 11:10 PM

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anytime try the bone yard it is even good to have a spare if you can find one let us know how it works out

Jun 5, 2007 | 03:38 AM

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70, that is a vacuum switch for the water in fuel light. It's a high failure part on our trucks. tjbeggs gave me an international part # so I could get it from them for about $15 or something like that. But I was too late and went to Ford for $70.....doh!!!! Do yourself a favor, go to international and get a new one, ones from the bone yard are gonna be questionable due to the fact that they probably never saw ULSD which is what's causing most of our fuel leaks as of late. (at least in my opinion) Just FYI

Jun 5, 2007 | 06:09 AM

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Ask for the Fuel filter Ristricted sensor.
Here's the part #:

It's on the filter housing 94/95; on FPR block 96/97
(Ford) E8TZ-9S283-A
(International) 1809435c1

BTW: The WIF sensor is located on the very bottom of the filter housing.

Jun 5, 2007 | 07:06 AM

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Jim, I thought it was either on the bottom or FPR block on the years you said too. But when I was having issues with mine, I stuck a used switch/sensor on my FPR block and my WIF light came on. And I don't remember having one on the bottom of my fuel bowl. Is there a different looking one down there that I missed?

And thanks for the part #'s, I never have those.....

Jun 5, 2007 | 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberDuck

Duck, Here's the only thing I have that tells me what is what. The Restricted filter sensor (Vacuum) isn't listed but.......Maybe you have an older filter housing or the wires in the dash are crossed. Strange?? IDK.

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="70%" border=1><TBODY><TR><TH vAlign=bottom>Item</TH><TH vAlign=bottom>Part Number</TH><TH vAlign=bottom>Description</TH><TR vAlign=top><TD>1</TD><TD>—</TD><TD>Water Drain Lever (Part of 9155)</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>2</TD><TD>—</TD><TD>Stand Pipe (Part of 9155)</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>3</TD><TD>9155</TD><TD>Fuel Filter Housing</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>4</TD><TD>—</TD><TD>Heating Element (Part of 9155)</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>5</TD><TD>—</TD><TD>Water Sensor (Part of 9155)</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD>6</TD><TD>—</TD><TD>Water Drain (Part of 9155)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>