how do you test fuel pressure?

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WYNRYPEN
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what is the process for testing the fuel pressure on my 1995 ford escort 1.9L? it has 180,000
Jan 11, 2007 at 2:50 PM
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There should be a schrader valve on the fuel rail that you can connect a mechanical fuel pressure guage to. Just unscrew the little black cap that looks like a tire valve cap.
Jan 11, 2007 at 10:54 PM
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