F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2004)
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Avoid smoking or carrying an open flame near magnesium dust.
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Magnesium will burn if heated above 800° F (427° C).
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Magnesium burns with a brilliant white light.
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Small particles of magnesium are easily ignited, but may be extinguished by separating the pile with a steel shovel, or covering with DRY sand, and
allowing to cool.
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Avoid contaminating magnesium dust or chips with other materials, especially iron dust.
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Remove all dust, chips, and turnings from the building at the end of the day. Do not use compressed air or any other compressed gas when cleaning
magnesium chips. Place the dry dust in a dry covered non-combustible waste container located at least 100' (31 meters) from any structure.
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The dust, chips, or casting may react with strong oxidizing agents (Bleach-Sodium Hypochlorite, Calcium Hypochlorite, Hydrogen Peroxide,
Permanganate, Nitric Acid, Concentrated OXYGEN, or other Perchlorates).
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Do not grind on the magnesium casting.
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Avoid sanding through the powder coating and into the magnesium casting. Light sanding of the powder coating is permissible if required.
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Large magnesium parts, (example: Radiator Support) are not easily ignited, because the magnesium dissipates heat very quickly. Once ignited the
initial application of water will cause a violent reaction.
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Do not subject magnesium to extreme heat 500~ F (260~ C) or greater for extended periods of time.
CAUTIONS FOR STORING MAGNESIUM COMPONENTS
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Keep magnesium stored separate from large amounts of combustible materials.
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Do not store in an area where heat will exceed 500° F (260° C).
PAINT REPAIR
Painting is necessary on the bridging brackets when a radiator support is replaced (Figure 1). Painting of the support is required if the powder coating is
scratched or damaged. Use PM-12-A Motorcraft Low Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating for the repair.
BENT COMPONENT REPAIR
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If any component of the radiator support is bent greater than 90 degrees, the component part must be replaced.
2.
If any component is bent less than 90 degrees the part can be straightened. If any cracks occur during the straightening process, the component
must be replaced.
TIPS FOR STRAIGHTENING BENT
COMPONENTS
