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FORD 7.3L Diesel Powerstroke Fuel Pressure test Port with fuel drain repair kit
$ 8.97
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Description
Test portsTHIS KIT will work on 1999 - 2003 ford Power Stroke. TO CHECK fuel system from tank to fuel injectors.
INCLUDES:
( A.) ONE (1) FUEL PRESSURE TESTING VALVES with #4 SAE -7/16 -20NF O-ring boss ADAPTER FITTING, 1/4" NPT 90* elbow fitting and 1/4"SAE x 1/8"NPT
Diesel fuel and oil resistant o-ring
Schrader Valve installed
with brass cap. To be installed in port #1 before filter port, drivers side or in port #2 after filter port.( located passenger side back of filter housing.
( B.) Fuel pressure REGULATOR SPRING SHIM. Its a BB size stainless steel ball , not shown ( To be placed inside the spring hole in the poppet valve) to increase pressure to 60 - 75 psi . Place the ball in the cup of the poppet If you pressure is less than 50psi before you start and the pump is running
Always use a gauge to confirm fuel pressure during diagnosis and replacement. You will see 70 psi approx. with this spring shim vs 45psi or less under load with the stock 7.3 spring and much less with a tired worn out spring. Check you pressure first before adding the spring shim. It will increase pressure 15 to 20 psi . Check pressure before starting if over 85 psi remove the shim. ( No need to buy the blue spring. ) See pink photo above.
Place the ball in the cup of the poppet If you pressure is less than 50 before you start and the pump is running
Always use a gauge to confirm fuel pressure during diagnosis and replacement. You will see 70 psi approx. with this spring shim vs 45psi or less under load with the stock 7.3 spring and much less with a tired worn out spring. Check you pressure first before adding the spring shim. It will increase pressure 15 to 20 psi . Check pressure before starting if over 85 psi remove the shim.
( C )The kit also comes with two O-rings to repair the fuel drain valve with the Torx wrench to easily remove the valve.
( D ) Instructions.to install TESTING VALVES, and TO CHECK fuel system from tank to fuel injectors.
You will be able to check:
( 1 ) The Fuel pressure while driving and before starting,
( 2 ) The FUEL PRESURE REGULATOR valve and increase it to 60-75 PSI,
( 3 )The Fuel pump,
( 4 ) The Fuel filter when it needs to be changed. Save money on filters.
( 5 ) The Filter in tank when they needs to be cleaned,. CHECK OUT YOU TUBE: ( 7.3 Super Duty a must see video ) This is a filter that is over looked and is hard to check with out removing the tank . When it is plugged, it will die on the freeway or lose power on short drives . THIS CAN BE TESTED WHILE DRIVING. With any standard fuel pressure tester. The fuel pressure will drop as your driving if the filter in tank needs to be cleaned.or your fuel filter needs to be changed.
( 6 ) Repair your Fuel Drain Valve before it starts to leak
When you install the testing ports you should drain and clean the filter housing by removing the heater and filter SAFTY VALVE and modify for higher performance.by removing the SPRING and Check valve in the center. CHECK OUT YOU TUBE ( 7.3 Super Duty a must see video ) and ( 7.3 high performance 1 of 2 fuel system modifications ) and ( Ford 7.3 Powerstroke loses power on accel. P1211 )
I am a 71 year old mechanic that has worked on a fleet of 6.9 and 7.3 Power Strokes for the last 26 years and want to help the do-it-yourselfer keep there trucks running by sharing the knowledge I have learned over 50 years experience
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