F 150 4WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L (1986)
d.
Install one fuel line into the lower block cavity closest to the ratcheting end of the tool so that the extension of the fuel line is slightly greater than
the barb length of the connector, Figure 2.
e.
Route the fuel line through the slot in the tool, Figure 2.
f.
Close the upper block cavity onto the lower block cavity and tighten the thumb screw securely.
g.
Place the replacement tubing in the forward lower block cavity and repeat Steps d and e.
h.
Place the barb connector between the ends of the lines to be spliced and ratchet the tool until the nylon line has covered all three (3) barbs of the
connector on both ends.
i.
After completing the splice, unscrew the thumb screws and release the lines. Repeat Steps d through h on the opposite line end to complete the
splice.
6.
The completed fuel line splice is shown in Figure 3.
7.
Install any remaining clips which were removed for this service. Check to be sure the fuel lines are secure in the original clips.
8.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
