Late IDI FSV questions.

[outtowinpahc]

I need some information about replacing the fuel selector valve on my 1994 IDI. I know the oem ford selector and direct fit aftermarkets are no longer available. I ordered one from rockauto STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS FV5. It was listed as direct replacement, but its not. My oem lines in the rear are nylon type without quick disconnect, and this valve is barb style. It came with a print for the electrical connector, which is the same physical connector but I don't know if the plug is electrically the same as oem on the new valve.

So has anyone else used this standard motor FSV? Are the tank feeds and returns barbed? Did you just use 3/8 fuel hose? did you drop the tanks completely or can you drop and lower a single side only? did you have to repin anything?

 

[outtowinpahc]

Fyi these are what autozone and advance sell as well. Shape ia different, bolt holes are the same, electric connector is the same, barb style vs whatever my factory one is

 

[79jasper]

The factory connections are quick disconnects.
You don't have to drop either tank to do the fsv.

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[outtowinpahc]

Got it on the lift today to check it out..... FSM is queck disconnect but the replacement is not, even it were not due to the orientation of the lines on the valves I have to redo the lines from the tanks to the valves and from the valve to the hardline. I work at a performance car shop so I cam up with my plan today. I can access the top of the front tank, but not the rear. The rear isnt impossible, but it is also the tank that is not working for me. With that I dont know whats in it, how much is in it. So the plan is.... drop the rear tank, clean and inspect sender, clean tank out. Replace all of the lines under the truck and use inline partical filters from tanks to the valve inlets. I am going to all the feed lines in -6AN twist tite, with russel -6 inline filters. and return lines in 5/16 fuel line

 

[riotwarrior]

Cut ends off factory lines

Slip hose onto hard lines

Tighten hose clamps

Install hose onto FSV

Tighten clamps

Rewire electrical

Golden

 

[outtowinpahc]

I could but I rather replace the lines from FSV to tanks, rear tank is unknown to me, I have no idea the condition of the fuel and build up so its better to remove it and do it the right way. I just put a brand new pump and injectors in this truck, I dont wanna suck up 5 year old sludge and kill it

 

[riotwarrior]

Isnt that what filters are for?

Can drop tank clean reinstall...no need run new lines really...if aint broken dont fix it is my theory

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

Cut ends off factory lines

Slip hose onto hard lines

Tighten hose clamps

Install hose onto FSV

Tighten clamps

Rewire electrical

Golden

That's what I did. I just went on the interwebs for the wiring. I initially had my gauges backwards. But the it was fine.

 

[IDIoit]

direct replacement.
they are expensive, but no changing anything...
it saysw 2005-2015, but this is the one i used on my 90

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-OEM-20...ash=item1a033deb0f:g:72MAAOSwv0tVe2eO&vxp=mtr

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

I just couldn't justify the price. Ide rather do the few minutes of wiring

 

[IDIoit]

yea, well i had a super clean truck that i wanted to sell for top dollar, i wanted everything stock!
and the fact i only paid 900 for it, and sold it for a cash value of 5500, it was warranted

on the trucks i have now, i just delete the front tank and run a rear 38 gal tank, no FSV!!!

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

yea, well i had a super clean truck that i wanted to sell for top dollar, i wanted everything stock!
and the fact i only paid 900 for it, and sold it for a cash value of 5500, it was warranted

on the trucks i have now, i just delete the front tank and run a rear 38 gal tank, no FSV!!!

Understandable. And that 38 gallon Is a great idea. But I bought a brand new plastic front tank an was given a brand new rear tank with the factory skid plates. Maybe next time it rots out I'll go 38.

 

[IDIoit]

plastic front tank.........next time it rots out

theres a first time for everything? lol
never seen a rotted out plastic tank...

 

[BrandonBerkosky]

theres a first time for everything? lol
never seen a rotted out plastic tank...

Maybe I worded it funny. I meant when the new stock rear metal tank rots out I'll get a 38 lol

 

[FarmerFrank]

Maybe I worded it funny. I meant when the new stock rear metal tank rots out I'll get a 38 lol

38 gallon rear and 19 front is the way to go! Until you have to stop at the pumps. Makes for a very sad punch in the wallet.