Section 03-04C: Fuel Charging and Controls, 7.5L Engine
1996 F-250, F-350 and F-Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 7.5L MFI V-8 Engines Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Fuel Pressure Regulator

The fuel pressure regulator (9C968) is attached to the fuel injection supply manifold (9F792) downstream of the fuel injectors (9F593). It regulates the fuel pressure supplied to the fuel injectors. The fuel pressure regulator is a diaphragm-operated relief valve in which one side of the diaphragm senses fuel pressure and the other side is subjected to intake manifold vacuum. The nominal fuel pressure is established by a spring preload applied to the diaphragm. Balancing one side of the diaphragm with manifold pressure maintains a constant fuel pressure drop across the fuel injectors. Fuel in excess of that used by the engine is bypassed through the fuel pressure regulator and returns to the fuel tank (9002).

ItemPart NumberDescription
1Engine Vacuum Reference Tube (Part of 9C968)
2Ball Seat (Part of 9C968)
3Spring (Part of 9C968)
4Upper Housing
(Part of 9C968)
5Diaphragm (Part of 9C968)
6Lower Housing
(Part of 9C968)
7Fuel Outlet Tube (Return) (Part of 9C968)
8Fuel Inlet Tube (Supply)
(Part of 9C968)
9O-Ring Groove
(Part of 9C968)
10Mounting Plate
(Part of 9C968)
11Fuel Filter Spring
(Part of 9C968)
12Spring Seat (Part of 9C968)
13Valve Assembly
(Part of 9C968)