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Title: Ford Thunderbird, 1983
Post by Nikk on Oct 2^nd, 2020 at 4:53pm

Hi Everyone,
Had a 1983 Ford 5.0L CFI roll in this week and the first thing I notice apart from a fast idle complaint is leaking fuel from the top of the pressure reg. (gut feeling was "Run Forest Run")
Does anyone have suggestions where I could source a fuel reg from? This reg sits under the air cleaner behind the two injectors. The securing screws come up from underneath the throttle body so guessing I may need gakets as well.
It has just had a fuel pump fitted by a chain store so unsure if it has the correct pump. (it has a very noticible whine)
Not a car that was ever sold here so parts and info is scarce.

Title: Re: Ford Thunderbird, 1983
Post by Rob Walker on Oct 4^th, 2020 at 6:47pm

I've always found it helpful when searching for parts to include the VIN of the vehicle.

Title: Re: Ford Thunderbird, 1983
Post by Logic on Oct 4^th, 2020 at 11:02pm

Good advice Rob, I went looking and found regulators that fitted the description but I dare not post it here in case they were not applicable....knowing nothing about those cars

Title: Re: Ford Thunderbird, 1983
Post by Nikk on Oct 7^th, 2020 at 2:03am

Good point, vin 1FABP46F2DH166766
Found Classique cars unlimited will ship over seas.
Thinking I might leave it to the owner to source since it has to come from overseas, that way I can avoid the wrong part/warranty hassles.
Reputable brand or what I should avoid is what I'm looking for.