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Old 03-03-2012, 06:08 PM   #1
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Arrow EL Falcon leaking fuel from regulator

Found my little issue regarding startup,the rail/reg is leaking.It seems to be coming from the regulator and looks to have a gasket or O'ring sealing it to the rail,is this correct.

I have removed throttlebody etc and when primed I can quickly run around and see/feel the leak coming from the reg area,you can also here a pshht sound for a little while whilst its releasing what pressure is left in system.

So,does it sound like im on the right track with the reg leaking?

BTW,we are loving the ride in this carI keep finding replaced/better parts throughout the car,saw the new nolathane front end in it today.

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Old 03-03-2012, 08:39 PM   #2
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Default Re: EL Falcon leaking fuel from regulator

I have found the oring to be the problem.

Is this a part thats universal or it has its own part number?Im hoping Champion or something sell them in those plastic packets you see on the spinning stands in autoshops.
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Old 03-03-2012, 09:15 PM   #3
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Default Re: EL Falcon leaking fuel from regulator

It would be listed with it's own part number. Be better to get the right one than take a chance with something generic.
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Old 03-03-2012, 09:29 PM   #4
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Default Re: EL Falcon leaking fuel from regulator

Bummer,hope its something stores carry on a regular basis.

Its not a genuine part anymore is it,bit old the EL for them to carry the part I would have thought?
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Default Re: EL Falcon leaking fuel from regulator

You may be surprised as the o-ring in question may have been carried over to later models, possibly for a different component. Try your local Dealer (Ford, not drug!)
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Old 03-03-2012, 10:36 PM   #6
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it is the same as an 'e' series or AU injector o'ring?
i have a few spares if you need one, im down south though
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Old 03-03-2012, 10:47 PM   #7
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I thought today was Sunday lol so late this arvo I took everything off thinking tomorrow being Monday ill find one somewhere.

Injector oring...it looks to be exactly that.
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Old 03-03-2012, 10:55 PM   #8
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it is the same as an 'e' series or AU injector o'ring?
i have a few spares if you need one, im down south though
Thats very generous of youbut I have a backup hack now also.

We will just get by I recon with the 3rd car lol(1990 Laser)I think if I cant get one local tomorrow till Monday.

Not sure she would make it up the hill tbh
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they are about $2 from repco etc

was just thinking too, with the regulator
if you find a small socket that fits snug over the vacuum pipe on the top of the regulator.
sit the reg on something solid, slip the socket over the top and tap it with a hammer.
if you can move the base down 1-1.5mm it increases the fuel pressure about another 25 psi,
may be useful when you want to start making a bit more power in the EL.
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they are about $2 from repco etc
Nice,ill buy 3 or 4 spare also
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btw, hope im not out of line posting in this thread 0zECruisers

ps; if you are looking for another cam for your EL, i have a couple i may sell,
a Crow and a Wade, both suit standard auto ecu.
also i have a set of AU injectors that'll slip straight in too
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Old 04-03-2012, 12:14 PM   #12
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Default Re: EL Falcon leaking fuel from regulator

All fixed,got them from sprints this morning.They are indeed an injector o'ring.

Thankyou for all suggestions.

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