E 150 Van V8-351 5.8L VIN G 2-bbl (1984)
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Inspections:
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Underbody - All Vehicles
1.
Inspect the underbody and exhaust system for missing, loose or mispositioned heat-shielding parts (Refer to Safety Recall 87M53 instructions).
If you discover any conditions as a result of this inspection that requires modification, please contact the Special Toll-Free Econoline/Ambulance
Hotline, 1-800-445-1571, for authorization. Contact your District Office if the Hotline is not available.
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Mufflers - All Vehicles
2.
Refer to Attachment III, Exhibit 1. Remove the exhaust system muffler heat shields.
3.
Inspect the muffler per the instructions contained in Attachment III, Exhibit 1.
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Replace unacceptable mufflers and attaching parts at the OWNERS EXPENSE ON:
i) 1983 through 1987-model 7.5L single-thermactor engine equipped vehicles;
ii) 1985 through 1987-model, 5.8L 4V H.D. engine equipped vehicles.
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Replace any mufflers that are not Ford-sourced aluminized stainless steel and attaching parts at FORD EXPENSE on 1985 through
1987-model, 7.5L dual thermactor engine equipped vehicles.
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Heater and Bypass Hose Replacement:
4.
Refer to Attachment III, Exhibit 2. Replace the engine compartment heater and engine bypass hoses as shown on the referenced attachment. Note:
The 5.8L 4V H.D. engines require a formed bypass hose. This is not in the heater hose/bypass parts kit. Order this hose separately.
5.
Pressure test the cooling system and replace existing radiator cap.
NOTE:
Owners will be instructed to retorque hose clamps to 2.5-3.0 N-m (22-26 in.lbs.) when coolant leakage is observed.
MODIFICATION DECAL: Prepare an "Authorized Modifications" decal (Form FPS-8262) as shown below. Affix the decal to a flat clean surface on
the radiator support. (Order the "Authorized Modifications" decal on your Weekly Stock Order Pad.)
Specific Technical Repair Code and Parts Ordering Instructions
SAFETY RECALL 88S99
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION - MUFFLERS
Exhaust System-Ford Components-Correct Routing and Retention
1983-1985 7.5L MODELS (MODELS WITH SINGLE AIR PUMP) 1985-1/2-1987 5.8L MODELS (OVER 8500 GVW WITH 4 BARREL
CARBURETOR)
