Are the fuel rails on a 97 SOHC the same as a 99?

[ophidia]

My wife's Mountaineer has one of the mounting tabs broken off of the left side fuel rail (this happened about 3 yrs ago, and the epoxy I used to fix it let go last night). Calling around, the closest I could find was a '97 with a SOHC that I could pull a rail off of. Does anyone know if they are the same? My only other option is ordering a new one from the dealer, but that wouldn't be here til next week.

At least this gave me a good opportunity to finally replace the intake manifold gaskets...

 

[2000StreetRod]

returnless fuel system

Your 1999 has a returnless fuel system with a fuel damper on the fuel rail and the fuel pressure regulator (FPR) in the fuel tank. The 1997 has a return fuel system with a fuel pressure regulator mounted on the fuel rail. I don't know if the return fuel line connects to the fuel pressure regulator or the fuel rail. Also, the 1999 fuel pressure damper may not directly bolt to the 1997 fuel rail. I suggest looking for a 1999 thru 2001 fuel rail. Below is what Rock Auto shows for a 1997 FPR.

 

[ophidia]

I rolled the dice and went out there-- the fuel rail is actually the same. The only difference is what connects to each end of it. After the PITA 1 hour removal job in the 15* temps and wind, I'm glad for that. Now to get the thing buttoned back up and on the road...

 

[snoranger]

Its a little late, but yes they are. You already knew that though.

 

[2000StreetRod]

mild day

. . . After the PITA 1 hour removal job in the 15* temps and wind, I'm glad for that. Now to get the thing buttoned back up and on the road...

I spent four years in Grand Forks, ND. I was born in California and my wife was born on the Texas coast. During our first winter in Grand Forks there were 25 days in a row when the high was never above 30 degrees below zero. 15 degrees above zero was considered a mild day.

I hope that you get your vehicle running soon.