Bronco V8-351 5.8L VIN G 2-bbl (1982)
Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
Inlet Fitting Type
REMOVAL
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Remove the air cleaner.
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Hold the fuel filter inlet hex nut with a backup wrench and unscrew the fuel line tube nut from the fuel filter inlet.
WARNING: Use care to prevent combustion from fuel spillage.
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Unscrew the fuel inlet fitting.
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Remove the gasket, filter and spring.
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Discard the gasket and filter.
INSTALLATION
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Install the spring, new filter and gasket.
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Hand start the fuel inlet fitting into the carburetor then, tighten to 10-24 Nm (90-125 lb-in).
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Apply oil, ESE-M2C39-E or equivalent to the fuel tube nut threads and tube flare.
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Hand start the fuel line tube nut into the fuel inlet fitting (approximately two threads).
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Use a backup wrench on the fuel inlet fitting while tightening the fuel line tube nut to 20-24 Nm (15-18 lb-ft).
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Start the engine and check for fuel leak.
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Install the air cleaner.