Electra V8-307 5.0L (1982)
FIGURE 2
3.
Using a hammer and chisel, remove the fill hole plug from the lower bed. (The smooth side of the converter is the lower bed side). See Figure
2.
4.
Hold the converter over a clean pan (J-34155-2) and empty the catalyst beads by shaking. It may be necessary to tap the converter belt flange
with a hammer to loosen the beads.
5.
Pour the beads into a sifting pan (J-34155-1) and sift to remove undersized beads.
6.
The new converter, obtained from the Parts Information Section of this bulletin, should be propped up at a 45~ angle with the lower bed fill
hole at the top.
7.
Using funnel J-34155-3 pour the sifted beads into the lower bed of the new converter. If additional beads are required to completely fill the
lower bed, it will be necessary to obtain a lower bed bead kit from the parts department. Excess beads from the kit should be saved in a clean
container for future use.
8.
Lay the converter down on a flat surface with the lower bed fill hole on top.
9.
Insert the fill plug into the lower bed fill hole. The fill plug outer rim must rest against the converter body.
FIGURE 3
10.. Insert the plug installer tool (J-34118) into the fill plug and tighten to 47 N-m (35 ft.lbs.) Figure 3.
11.
Install the converter on the vehicle using procedures listed in the applicable Chassis Service Manual.
SPECIAL TOOLS
