fuel diverter?

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BLACKOP555
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F150 1988 V8 5.0L 93K miles

There is gas leaking out of it quite profuesly when the truck is running there is two fuel lines from both tanks going to it.

If you know what it is what would cause it ot leak and is there just a gasket that can be replaced in it like it unscrews or does the whole part have to be replaced?
Apr 28, 2007 at 12:55 PM
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MERLIN2021
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A filter? If it's rotted thru, replace it!
Apr 28, 2007 at 1:59 PM
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BLACKOP555
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so there could be 3 filters on the fuel delivery system?

this one is about 3-4 feet back from the fuel filter
Apr 29, 2007 at 12:27 AM
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BLACKOP555
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thank you very much i jus took the ting apart and inside of it there is a two little valves one of them is broken the o ring sliped off and the other one is laying on its side down in the hole. so i have to replace sadly :(

how much am i looking at paying for one of them? estimation would be appreciated

is there a way to bypass it also?

thanks for the advice ill keep you all updated
Apr 29, 2007 at 8:44 AM
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i talked to them not even the ford dealer carries/can order it!!!

i dont use front tank ever anyways has a hole and the pump is shot in the front tank.

was wonderin if i could go from back tank bypass the valve and go strait to fuel filter as it is close enough for a simple splice.

was just wondering if that would harm the system in anyway or what
Apr 30, 2007 at 11:43 AM
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i have a few pieces of coated steel gas line that i can have my friend cut them and crimp those collar things on to place in between it would be a solid secure splice i think

thank you for all of your help m8
Apr 30, 2007 at 1:33 PM
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said ive alredy given you feedback. just not on this topic i gave it to you on another one seing you stuck with it to the end and provieded good information
May 1, 2007 at 12:11 AM
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