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Article No. 97-11-18	FUEL SYSTEM - 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL - NO RETURN FUEL FLOW TO FUEL TANK - BEGINNING WITH VEHICLES BUILT 2/9/94 LOW PERFORMANCE/LACK OF POWER - 7.3L DIRECT INJECTION (DI) TURBO DIESEL - NO RETURN FUEL FLOW TO FUEL TANK - BEGINNING WITH VEHICLES BUILT 2/9/94
Publication Date: MAY 27, 1997

This TSB article does not apply to 1996 and later vehicles.

ISSUE:

Some vehicles may have a lack of power and/or low performance concern, caused by no return fuel flow to the fuel tank.  This concern can be identified while performing the "Air in the Fuel System" test from the Performance Diagnostic Sheet.  This is due to a restricted orifice or clogged strainer screen.

ACTION:

Remove the fuel pressure regulator assembly to inspect the return orifice and strainer screen for debris.  Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Refer to Figure 1.


Figure 1 - Article 97-11-18

1. Remove fuel filter cap and filter element.
2. Disconnect the two (2) flexible return fuel hose fittings, fuel bypass hose, and two (2) attaching bolts.
3. Remove regulator assembly from fuel filter housing, taking care not to damage O-ring which will be used for reinstallation.
4. Unscrew strainer assembly from regulator.
5. Remove orifice and check ball from regulator.
6. Inspect orifice screen (which may remain in filter housing where regulator was removed), orifice, check ball and strainer screen for debris.
7. Clean any contamination from parts using disc brake cleaner.
8. Reassemble all components and verify return fuel flow is now present.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:

NONE

SUPERSEDES:

95-03-16

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

DEALER CODING

OASIS CODES:

404000, 614000, 614500, 614600