F 250 2WD Pickup V8-6.9L DSL (1985)
Fuel Gauge Sender: All Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
FUEL SYSTEM-FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT-WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT
WIRING-FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT-CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT
Article No. 89-14-6
FORD:
1985-89 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT 1985-88 EXP 1985-89 MUSTANG, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD 1986-89 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-89 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS 1985-87 LYNX 1985-89 MARK VII, TOPAZ, TOWN CAR
1986-89 SABLE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1985-89 BRONCO II, ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250, F-350, RANGER
Figure 1
ISSUE:
Damaged fuel tank sending unit connectors can be serviced by splicing in a new wire harness connector. The new connector can be obtained
by ordering the fuel tank sending unit wire harness and cutting off the connector.
ACTION:
Splice the new fuel tank sending unit connector to the existing wire harness. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1.
Disconnect the battery ground.
2.
Cut the connector from the new harness.
3.
Leave 6-8 inches of wiring lead on the connector.
4.
Remove the old connector from the fuel tank sending unit.
5.
Cut the connector off the vehicle's wire harness about 6-8 inches from the old connector.
6.
Match the wire colors.
7.
Install the new connector. Use a "Duraseal" butt splice connector, Figure 1.
8.
Using a heat gun, seal the splice.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME.
9.
Connect the battery ground.
