"Making Turbocharger Technology Work" Cartech Fuel Pick Up Tube Installation |
Fuel Pick Up Tube Instructions For Fuel Injected 5.0 Mustangs 86 to 95
1) Drain gas tank. Jack rear of car up and place jack stands on the rear frame
rails so that the rear
axle will hang with no load. Drop the tank by removing the bolts at the end of the
straps between the
rear axle and the tank. Remove the small screw at filter neck. Use a jack or have
someone help you
when lowering the tank to avoid injury. Use caution when removing the
tank, not to tear the rubber seal around the filter neck.
2) Once the tank is down, disconnect the fuel level sending wires located in the
middle of the tank.
Then, remove the fuel lines at the tank. (CONTENTS MAY BE UNDER PRESSURE - TAKE
PRECAUTIONS) Once fuel lines are disconnected from the tank, you can remove the
retaining ring
that holds the factory pump assembly in. Be careful with this ring and seal, you
will
reuse them later.
3) Remove the Pump Assembly and the screen from the tank. Again USE CAUTION when
removing,
this is a vital part and needs to be re-used. We suggest a screw driver between the
pump and screen
to gently pry off.
4) Prepare the Cartech pick up tube by installing the fittings you are using using
Teflon tape or
Loctite Pst on the threads. Hold pick up tube with a vise grip to install fittings.
(DO NOT over
tighten)
5) With fittings installed, take the original pick up screen, clean, and snap onto
the Cartech pick up
tube. It will only go on the outlet tube, by simply snapping it to the end. The groove
machined into
the boss keeps the screen from coming off. Once it's on, it will not come off without
destroying it.
Rotate the screen so that it extends out with the natural curve of the pick up
tube.
6) Check the factory rubber seal ring for tears or cuts. If seal ring looks good,
you can reuse it. If it
has tears or shows signs of wear, replace it. After you've decided about the seal ring,
put it back in
it's original location. Install the pick up tube by sliding the screen into the slots
on each side of the
hole. Rotate the assembly towards the front of the car. The pick up tube will only fit
in the tank the
one way as described above.
7) Re-install the retaining ring. Now you need to run your fuel lines to the tank
for the pump and
return lines. Once lines are run, attach wires for the fuel level sensor and mount the
fuel tank. We
suggest using silicone spray or WD-40 around the filter neck grommet for easier
installation.
8) Hook up your fuel lines to your pump and the rest of your car. It is critical to
mount the pump at
the midway point of the tank or lower. If you don't do this it can cause premature pump
failure. We
recommend using our pump mounting plate for exact placement.
If you have any questions about installation or our components please call us at
210-333-1642,
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm CST.
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