Fuel line at regulator

Tiny
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  • 1990 FORD RANGER
  • 2.9L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 92,000 MILES
Fuel pressure regulator is leaking out vacuum port. The fitting that connects to the bottom of the regulator is not a typical Ford fitting I have seen. It looks like a little black bobber or barrel. How do you remove it?
Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 7:03 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

Procedure below. The tool you can get at a parts store for releasing the line.

Roy
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 7:16 AM
Tiny
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I cannot see the procedure. I see the picture of it. Does the fuel line fitting release that you use on a 2000 Ford also work on these. Do you have a picture of that?
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 7:20 AM
Tiny
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Sorry. The tool for the newer ones works as well. There are a couple of different sizes for Ford.

I have the set of plastic removers. The whole set is about $10.00.

Roy

Removal

1. Perform Steps 1 through 5 under Fuel Charging Assembly Pre-Service if removing fuel pressure regulator while fuel supply manifold is installed on engine.
2. Remove vacuum line at pressure regulator.

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3. Disconnect the fuel return line from the fuel pressure regulator as follows:
a. Disengage the locking tabs on the connector retainer and separate the retainer halves.
B. Inspect the visible internal portion of the fitting for dirt accumulation. Clean the fitting before disassembly.
C. To disengage the fitting from the regulator, insert the fingers on Fuel Line Coupling Disconnect Tool T90P-9550-A or equivalent into the slots in the coupling.
D. Using the tool, pull the fitting from the regulator.

NOTE: If the fitting has been properly disengaged, the fitting should slide off the regulator with minimum effort.

4. Remove two retaining screws from regulator housing.
5. Remove pressure regulator assembly O-ring and washer. Discard washer and inspect O-ring for signs of cracks or deterioration.

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6. Inspect fuel return tube for kinks and abrasions.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 7:56 AM
Tiny
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Thank you!
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 AT 8:52 AM
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You are welcome. Glad to help.

Roy
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Saturday, August 25th, 2018 AT 5:39 AM

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