Trying to fix a fuel leak

[97PowerstrokeF250]

I've got a 97 F250 with a Powerstroke in it that I recently picked up. There is a fitting/sensor that is right next to the housing for the fuel filter that is dripping fuel.

I am not sure what it is called an none of the local parts stores can find what it is. It is the fitting circled in red in the image.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance!

[94strokerace]

Thats 1/8npt. Remove, clean threads and reinstall with pipe dope. Do not overtighten, that is an aluminum housing it threads into.

[97PowerstrokeF250]

It's actually leaking where the black plastic part mates with the aluminum housing. So I do not think I can do much of anything to repair it.

Any idea what the part is called? Is a fuel pressor sensor?

[Patrick Feeley]

It is the fuel restriction sensor and is not cheap. Most folks simply plug it with a 1/8 NPT pipe plug as was mentioned. Here's the factory part number (I've never come across an aftermarket replacement):

Fuel Filter Restriction Sensor
(Ford) E8TZ-9S283-A

Cheers!

[97PowerstrokeF250]

Yeah $66 from the Ford garage. What are the ill effects, if any, if I plug it?

[RD97]

Originally Posted by 97PowerstrokeF250

Yeah $66 from the Ford garage. What are the ill effects, if any, if I plug it?

The dash light won't come on if the filter clogs. It's not usually a problem if you change your filter regularly.

[MX_STROKER]

Originally Posted by 97PowerstrokeF250

Yeah $66 from the Ford garage. What are the ill effects, if any, if I plug it?

Not at all, if you change your fuel filter in regular bases (maintenance). Mine is plugged without issues.