Fuel Pressure

1993 Ford Pickup F250, 2D Pickup, 5.0 N, Standard, M5OD-R2SECTION Fuel Pressure
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1992 FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS (CARS)

Engine KOER psi (kg/cm2 ) KOEO psi (kg/cm2 )
1.3L 25-31 (1.8-2.2) 64-85 (4.5-6.0)
1.6L 28-31 (2.0-2.2) 64-85 (4.5-6.0)
1.8L (1) 64-85 (4.5-6.0)
2.2L 27-33 (1.9-2.3) 64-85 (4.5-6.0)
2.2L Turbo 27-33 (1.9-2.3) 64-85 (4.5-6.0)
2.3L HSC EFI SEFI 45-60 (3.2-4.2) 50-60 (3.5-4.2)
3.0L SHO SEFI 28-33 (2.0-2.3) 30-45 (2.1-3.2)
3.8L SC SEFI 30-40 (2.1-2.8) 35-40 (2.5-2.8)
All Others 30-45 (2.1-3.2) 35-40 (2.5-2.8)
(1) Fuel pressure should be 30-37 psi (2.1-2.6 kg/cm2 ) with engine running and vacuum hose connected to fuel pressure regulator. Fuel pressure should be 38-45 psi (2.7-3.2 kg/cm2 ) with engine running and vacuum hose disconnected to fuel pressure regulator.
1992 FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS (TRUCKS - GASOLINE)

Engine KOER psi (kg/cm2 ) KOEO psi (kg/cm2 )
4.9L EFI 45-60 (3.2-4.2) 50-60 (3.5-4.2)
All Others 30-45 (2.1-3.2) 35-45 (2.5-3.2)
1992 FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS (TRUCKS - DIESEL)

Engine psi (kg/cm2 )
6.6L & 7.8L
At Fuel Filter Inlet 15-30 (1.05-2.11)
At Fuel Filter Outlet 15-28 (1.05-1.96)
At Fuel Return Line 6 (.42)
7.3L
At Fuel Filter Inlet (1) 2 (.14)
At Fuel Filter Outlet (2) 1 (.07)
At Fuel Return Line (2) 2 (.14)
(1) Measured at idle.
(2) Measured at 3300 RPM.
1992 FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS (LPG)

Engine psi (kg/cm2 )
All Models 1.25-1.5 (.09-.11)
RENDER: 1.0x

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