Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L (1982)
to each one of the 1-1/2 inch length of hose.
9.
Cut the two hoses in the OEM harness that lead to the carburetor and connect them to the black side of the two check valves; discard the remaining
hose.
10.
Cut a 1-1/2 inch length of 3/8 inch vacuum hose and attach it to the open 3/8 inch nipple of the last tee. To that attach the (3/8 x 1/4) connector.
11.
Cut the line going to the PVC system and connect it to the connector and discard the remaining harness.
1982 3.8L Installation Procedure:
1.
Remove the altitude compensator from the left apron.
2.
Drill a 7 mm hole 65 mm to the rear of the front mounting hole. The new hole will be located so that the new altitude compensator will mount
vertically with the 1/4 inch nipple at the top.
3.
Install the new compensator using the two nuts.
4.
Remove the 3/8 inch line from the old compensator and install it to the center of the new compensator.
5.
Cut a 48 inch length of 1/4 inch vacuum line (using stock line available) and attach one end to the 1/4 inch nipple of the compensator.
6.
Install the colored end of one check valve to the other end of the 1/4 x 48 inch vacuum hose.
7.
Cut a 2-inch length of 3/8 inch vacuum line and install one end to the black end of the check valve, then connect the other end to an open fitting on
the vacuum tree.
