Engine - No/Hard Start/Flooding/Driveability Concerns

Article No. 85-9-12


FUEL INJECTOR/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR - LEAKING - 2.3L HSC CFI


FORD 1985 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985 TOPAZ

Leaking fuel injectors or fuel pressure regulator can result in no/hard start, flooding/loading driveability concerns. These components can be checked for a "leakage" condition in the following manner:

Figure 9 - FUEL CHARGING ASSEMBLY - CFI - LOW PRESSURE:

1. With engine/ignition key in "off" position, disconnect the fuel inlet and outlet lines at the fuel charging assembly. (See Figure 9).

2. Connect a vacuum hand pump Rotunda Tool 021- 00014 or 021-00037 to the fuel inlet line on the fuel charging assembly and apply 15-17 in. Hg.

3. Leaking injectors or fuel pressure regulator will be indicated by a loss of vacuum on the vacuum pump gauge.

4. Replace the fuel charging assembly if a vacuum loss occurs.

5. New fuel line retaining clips must be used when reinstalling fuel lines to fuel charging assembly.


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WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: SP9593A85
TIME: 0.6 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 9F593 - Code: 73