Topaz L4-140 2.3L HSC (1984)
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2.
Remove the black vacuum line at the bottom port of the fuel control solenoid and cap at the three-way tee (Figure 31).
FIGURE 32
3.
Install vacuum tee (373846-S) into the vacuum line and install vacuum check valve (D9AE-12A197- AA) and a 2 cubic inch reservoir
(D6TE-9E453-A) in the vacuum line and connect to bottom port of
the fuel control solenoid. (See Figure 32). The 2 cubic inch reservoir goes between the check valve and the fuel control solenoid.
NOTE:
The 2 cubic inch reservoir has 7/32" fittings and the vacuum line is 5/32". 383004-S connectors can be used to make the fittings compatible.
4.
Install vacuum tee (383008-S) into EGR valve vacuum line and install a 2 cubic inch vacuum reservoir with one port capped (382443-S). (See
Figure 32). Use bulk 7/32 vacuum tubing to connect vacuum reservoir to 1/4" leg of vacuum tee. Insure hose does not kink.
5.
Band all vacuum lines and components.
6.
Install sight shield.
7.
Perform a 3-mile drive from a stop and accelerate to 55 mph with light medium and heavy acceleration to verify the above concern has been
alleviated.