V 2500 P/U 4WD V8-350 5.7L (1987)
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Clean as necessary with a stiff wire brush and a clean rag.
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Determine the inner end(s) of the crack by cleaning and grinding the surface.
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Drill a 1/8" hole at the end(s) of crack as an aid to stop crack progress.
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Grind a V-groove along entire length of crack.
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Weld the V-groove completely, filling the entire length past the hole(s) by 1/4".
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Grind smooth to allow tight reinforcement fit.
Right-Hand Reinforcement Bracket Installation
CAUTION:
PROPER EYE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHEN PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES.
1.
Disconnect batteries.
Figure No. 1 (RH)
2.
Remove retainer clips (2) and (3) from fuel feed line (1) at right-hand frame rail. Refer to Figure 1 RH.
Figure No. 2 (RH)
3.
Remove existing nuts (3), washers (2), and bolts (8). DISCARD. Refer to Figure 2 RH.
4.
Remove existing nut(4), washer(5), and bolt(9). DISCARD. Refer to Figure 2 RH.
