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Old 06-23-2007, 02:30 PM
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Where is the fuel fiter located in the 87 model V-8 5.0 Mustang?
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Old 06-23-2007, 02:34 PM
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It's located between the tank and the body above the rearend. It's the one in the background of the pic

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Old 06-23-2007, 02:37 PM
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......so I must drop the gas tank to get to it correct.
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Old 06-23-2007, 02:39 PM
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nope, just raise the rear and lay on your back and you can see it clearly
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Old 06-23-2007, 02:41 PM
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is it on the driver side or passenger, I'm trying to make it ez on myself.
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Old 06-23-2007, 02:43 PM
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passenger....you don't have to lift you car, just look under it.
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Also you'll need to relieve the f/p before disconnecting the lines. Youcan do that by unplugging the f/p relay or unplugging the intertia switch.
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Old 06-23-2007, 02:46 PM
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what is a f/p relay?
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Old 06-23-2007, 02:47 PM
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f/p = fuel pump
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Old 06-23-2007, 02:51 PM
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Thanks, after I fix that I'll be back.
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