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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1969FALCON BASE, 5.8L ENG VIN H, NOT AVAILABLE TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALFUEL SYSTEMMECHANICAL FUEL PUMPSOVERHAULCOMPONENT FUEL PUMPSVACUUM PUMP PISTON RING INSTALLATION

1969 Ford Falcon Base, 5.8L Eng VIN H, Not Available Trans

Vacuum Pump Piston Ring Installation

1969 Ford Falcon Base, 5.8L Eng VIN H, Not Available TransSECTION Vacuum Pump Piston Ring Installation

Do not disassemble piston to replace piston ring. Stretch new ring just enough to slip it over piston plate. When installing piston in cylinder, use thin feeler stock to work ring into cylinder.

Fig 1: Fuel & Vacuum Pump (Typical) (Carter Shown)

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.