Front Fuel Leak 1993 Ranger 4.0 XLT Auto

[Angry Possum]

Well onto page 7 of this long thread, I'm sure it's well worth it, I have done a lot of research... So hopefully not to add anymore confusion....

I think I'll need this type of fitting shown in the top photo, to hook into the original Ford existing quick spring connect fuel line from the new AN hose fitting on the other end, this connection line is located by the inner fender wall area under the hood in the last photo. Hopefully this just might very well be the final piece of the puzzle.

I'm searching the Internet for this- "Ford Spring Lock Female to 6AN Male adapter"

The Existing Ford Quick Disconnect Fuel Line. The opposite end is connected to the new AN fitting on the fuel pressure regulator by the fuel rail.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Honestly, if I wasn’t mating to factory line anywhere I’d eliminate that “quick disconnect”. They aren’t really quick to disconnect anyway. They aren’t even a valved fitting and the only reason to keep them would be to mate to factory lines. If you really wanted a disconnect there, I’d put an AN union.

I use different degree fittings as I need for clearance. Trying to come off the top of my fuel tank in my green Ranger required the shortest quick connect I could find (Nitrous Express, I’d have to look up the part number), and the tightest 90 I could find (Speedflow). I was still worried about catching it with the bed so I made a thing up to protect it. Factory used a short 90 quick connect that doesn’t seem to exist in the AN world.

My Choptop didn’t need any of that, so your mileage may vary. I do have an extra set and I kept the labels in my box of assorted AN stuff in case I need it again.

 

[Angry Possum]

Honestly, if I wasn’t mating to factory line anywhere I’d eliminate that “quick disconnect”. They aren’t really quick to disconnect anyway. They aren’t even a valved fitting and the only reason to keep them would be to mate to factory lines. If you really wanted a disconnect there, I’d put an AN union.

I use different degree fittings as I need for clearance. Trying to come off the top of my fuel tank in my green Ranger required the shortest quick connect I could find (Nitrous Express, I’d have to look up the part number), and the tightest 90 I could find (Speedflow). I was still worried about catching it with the bed so I made a thing up to protect it. Factory used a short 90 quick connect that doesn’t seem to exist in the AN world.

My Choptop didn’t need any of that, so your mileage may vary. I do have an extra set and I kept the labels in my box of assorted AN stuff in case I need it again.

They really aren't that quick to disconnect, I can totally agree. I'll look into the AN union too, thanks for that info.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Im gonna go with the AN kit bottom pic -
https://a.co/d/098NETW0 I'm think im gonna have to return the Dorman kit now, I may hold onto to the Dorman kit to get some ideas

I'm wondering how to join the other end of the AN line to the stock ford fuel spring disconnect fitting below. Anyone have any idea? I'm sure I'll figure it out. But it's good to get some ideas from you guys.


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So, that appears to be the rubber line stuff, which I’ve heard is prone to pinholes and rot when exposed to ethanol. I went with PTFE line so I wouldn’t have to worry. One thing I learned with the PTFE line was that external nylon braided stuff was a pain to work with, it had to be trimmed back to get the fitting to work right. Looks nice, but the plain stainless braided is easier to work with.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

They really aren't that quick to disconnect, I can totally agree. I'll look into the AN union too, thanks for that info.

I bought all of my line and fittings from Summit Racing so I’m not really sure what to suggest for buying elsewhere. Summit is like an hour and a half from me and shipping is super fast when I go that route. So it’s what I do, lol