Fuel Regulator Screen Cleaning ** Updated **

[MADVAN]

This statement of inj o-rings clogging the FPR screen is a complete fraud.
Yes o-ring for the spool valve.
What cloggs the screen was pumped into your tank, or grew in the tank (germ).
Can anyone explain how an o-ring (parts) can do this? Its impossible.

Bill

 

[hheynow]

Yes o-ring for the spool valve.

So I'll ask again...has anybody removed their pressure cap, spring and spool valve for a cleaning?

 

[MADVAN]

Rich

The only time you have to check spool valve is when you are having pressure problems. Otherwise no need to clean. Something big would have to get the valve stuck. Anything small will pass the valve then pass the check ball and rest in the area where fuel goes back to tank. There is a .020 restrictor to the return fuel chamber.

Bill

 

[clem]

Any one know what the FPR screen is for?

 

[MADVAN]

The screen is to keep dirt from clogging the return restrictor. If screen becomes clogged you cannot purge air out of the filter.

Bill

 

[clem]

Thanks

 

[Zero]

I partially tore my o-ring while cleaning the screen. Tried to get one from Ford but have to order kit for about $75. I found a phsysical match at my local parts store but it is an A/C o-ring. Both are green, I don't know how long it will last. Anyone know?

 

[Crumm]

I imagine it should work just fine. Many guys repair leaking drain valves in the super duty's with o-rings from the local hardware store.

 

[clem]

Crummy your right,I pulled my screen out yesterday and it was packed with black stuff and Q-tip fuzz.

 

[HTRDLNC69]

Hi. new to the forum. read about this for a while, now going to do it. to get the fpr off the filter housing, this thread reads remove 2 10 mm bolts and pry the fpr off. what about the hard line from the fpr to the filter canister? I have a 95 f350 7.3. any suggestions? thanks