94Blk5.0

I was looking into diagnosing an intermittent hard start issue on the car and hooked up a new BBK gauge. I ended up over tightening the piece as it leaked, and it broke off flush with the fuel rail.

1. Is possible to tap out the broken piece while on the car or will that result in metal in the rail?

2. If I need to remove the rail, should I then try to tap it or replace with a used piece? If used, will any Mustang 5.0 rail work?

Thanks.

88 orangepeel notch

Depending on how hard you overtightened it, you could try a small easy-out first, no drilling required. But if you really cranked it tight, I doubt that will work.

Drilling a larger hole for a bigger easy-out will leave metal shavings in the rail, which I don't think you'll get 100% clean again. Of course, I've done dumber things if you want to try it.

I vote for another used fuel rail for peace of mind. Any 5.0 rail should work. Good luck

94Blk5.0

^ Thank you for the input.. Much appreciated.


The upper intake will need to come off, or is another was to pull the rail?

mjr46

94-95 iirc uses a larger dia fuel rail....fox owners often upgrade to them......

bluebeastsrt

Let know how you make out. I have a fuel rail sitting around I don't need anymore now that I went carbed.

94Blk5.0

Well the EZ out didn't work but it was worth the try. Looks like I will be removing the rail.

PM inbound bluebeast.