E 350 Van V8-460 7.5L VIN L 4-BBL (1987)
Replacing Push Connectors
REPLACING DAMAGED PUSH CONNECTORS
1.
Relieve fuel system pressure.
NOTE:
Damaged push connectors must be discarded and replaced with new push connectors. If only the retaining clip is damaged, replace the clip.
2.
Disconnect the damaged push connector. Be sure to bend the shipping tab to the side before removing retaining clip.
3.
Select the proper size replacement push connector and nylon tube assembly.
Replacing Push Connectors
4.
Cut out a section of the original nylon tube to the same length as the nylon tube attached to the new push connector.
5.
Install proper barbed connector into the replacement nylon assembly.
NOTE:
To make hand insertion of the barbed connectors into the nylon easier, the tube end must be soaked in a cup of boiling water for one minute
immediately before pushing the barbs into the nylon. The 7.938 mm (5/16 inch) barbed connector is used for splicing 9.525 mm (3/8 inch), and
7.938 mm (5/16 inch) EFI tubing.
6.
Complete the splice by connecting the barbed connector to the original nylon.
7.
Connect the new connector assembly to the steel tube end.
8.
Check that the underbody clips are properly securing the fuel tubes.
9.
Start engine and check for fuel leaks.
SPLICING NYLON TO NYLON
1.
Relieve fuel system pressure.
2.
Cut out damaged section of tubing and retain as a guide.
3.
Cut a section of service tubing (type 11 or 12 nylon available in 6.35 mm (1/4 inch), 9.525 mm (3/8 inch) and 7.938 mm (5/16)) to the same length
as the damaged section of tubing.
4.
Select the proper 6.35 mm (1/4 inch), 9.525 mm (3/8 inch), and 7.938 mm (5/16 inch)) barbed connectors for completing the splice. Two
connectors are required for each splice.
NOTE:
To make hard insertion of the barbed connectors into the nylon easier, the tube end must be soaked in a cup of boiling water for one minute
immediately before pushing the barbs into the nylon. The 9.525 (3/8 inch) and 7.938 mm (5/16 inch) barbed connectors are used for splicing,
9.525 mm (3/8 inch) and 7.938 mm (5/16 inch) EFI tubing.
