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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1986AEROSTAR V6-183 3.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSFUEL SYSTEM SPRING LOCK FITTING - PROPER ASSEMBLY
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0L
Fuel System Spring Lock Fitting - Proper Assembly
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0LSECTION Fuel System Spring Lock Fitting - Proper Assembly
Article No. 85-22-27
FUEL SYSTEM - PROPER ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUE FOR SPRING LOCK FITTING AT ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CONNECTIONS
LIGHT TRUCK 1986 RANGER, BRONCO II, AEROSTAR, BRONCO, E & F SERIES
The following additional information supplements the spring lock fuel connection removal and installation procedures in the Light Truck Shop Manual, Section 24-50 for E & F Series, Bronco, Ranger, and Bronco II; and 9-06 for Aerostar.
At initial assembly, a white plastic indicator ring is used to assure proper assembly of the spring lock fitting at the fuel supply line connection to the engine fuel rail, and at the engine fuel return line connection.
After each of these two fitting connections are assembled, the white plastic indicator ring remains (loose) on the fuel line (as shown in Figure 24).
When servicing these two spring lock fuel connections, and to assure proper reassembly of these connections, refer to the procedure outlined in Figure 24.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
FUEL SYSTEM - PROPER ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUE FOR SPRING LOCK FITTING AT ENGINE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINE CONNECTIONS
LIGHT TRUCK 1986 RANGER, BRONCO II, AEROSTAR, BRONCO, E & F SERIES
The following additional information supplements the spring lock fuel connection removal and installation procedures in the Light Truck Shop Manual, Section 24-50 for E & F Series, Bronco, Ranger, and Bronco II; and 9-06 for Aerostar.
At initial assembly, a white plastic indicator ring is used to assure proper assembly of the spring lock fitting at the fuel supply line connection to the engine fuel rail, and at the engine fuel return line connection.
Figure 24 - PROPER ASSEMBLY TECHNIQUE FOR SPRING LOCK FITTING AT ENGINE/FUEL LINE INTERFACE - ALL EFI ENGINES:
After each of these two fitting connections are assembled, the white plastic indicator ring remains (loose) on the fuel line (as shown in Figure 24).
When servicing these two spring lock fuel connections, and to assure proper reassembly of these connections, refer to the procedure outlined in Figure 24.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.