Tempo L4-122 2.0L DSL (1984)
Fuel Supply Line: Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel Tube/Connector - Service Procedure
Article No. 84-11-8
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR NYLON FUEL TUBES AND PUSH CONNECT FITTINGS
FORD ALL 1982-84 VEHICLES WITH CFI/EFI ENGINES
LINCOLN-MERCURY ALL 1982-84 VEHICLES WITH CFI/EFI ENGINES
In the event that services are required on 1982-84 vehicles equipped with nylon fuel tubes and/or CFI and EFI fuel systems, service parts and service
procedures are being released. The following service procedures have been developed and must be adhered to:
MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
Fuel Lines Vehicles equipped with nylon fuel tubes and push connect fittings have three types of service that can be performed to the fuel lines; replacing
nylon tubing (splicing nylon to nylon), replacing push connector and replacing damaged push connect tube end. These three methods follow:
Splicing Nylon to Nylon
1.
Relieve fuel system pressure as outlined in the 1983 Car Shop Manual - Powertrain Section 24-50. Read cautionary note prior to relieving
pressurized fuel system.
2.
Cut out damaged section of tubing and retain as a guide.
3.
Cut a section of nylon service tubing (type 11 or 12 available in 1/4 and 5/16 inch sizes) to the same length as the damaged section of tubing.
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