Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification

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Article No. FUEL SYSTEM - ROTUNDA "GAS-CHEK" KIT -
87-23-9 TOOL MODIFICATION


FORD: 1988 And Prior ALL CAR LINES

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988 And Prior ALL CAR LINES

LIGHT TRUCK: 1988 And Prior ALL LIGHT TRUCK LINES

ISSUE: The Rotunda "Gas-Chek Kit" (Tool Number 113-00002) that you may have purchased prior to October, 1987 requires modification. The necessary components and new operating instructions will be shipped to you at no charge. This tool modification will provide greater accuracy when performing high fuel vapor pressure testing of gasoline.

ACTION: To modify the Rotunda "Gas-Chek Kit", use the following service instructions.

NOTE: This modification MUST be done because it will seriously affect the volatility tests.

Figure 11:

1. Remove adapter fitting attached to the 0-30 PSI gauge. CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO GAUGE ASSEMBLY WHEN REMOVING FITTING. Throw away the adapter fitting, Figure 11.

2. Remove and throw away the aluminum vial, Figure 11.

3. Remove plastic thermos cup cap and throw away, Figure 11.

4. Remove the set of instructions from the lid of the Gas-Chek plastic storage box and throw them away.

NOTE: USE ONLY THE NEW instruction booklet that is furnished in the modification kit.

Figure 12:

5. Using thread sealer or teflon tape on the threads of the PSI gauge, install gauge and tighten into new cover and air chamber, Figure
12. After installation is made, this assembly should not be disassembled.

6. Position small, plastic gasoline sample container and gas cup holder into gauge and vial cavity of die-cut, foam material for storage, Figure 12.

7. Care should be taken when storing unit to prevent damage which could then cause bad readings when checking gasoline vapor pressure.

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