Fuel Line Spring Lock Coupling R & R (87-3-8)

Publication date: 1987-02-11
Reference number: 87-3-8

FUEL LINE SPRING LOCK COUPLING R & R

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 87-3-8, Date of Issue: February 11, 1987
Superceded Bulletin(s): 86-12-7, 86-12-13, Date of Issue: June 18, 1986

FUEL LINE SPRING LOCK COUPLING - SUMMARY OF SERVICE PROCEDURES AND REVISED TOOLS

APPLICATION

Models: Ford: 1986 LTD

1986-87 Escort, EXP, Mustang, Taurus, Thunderbird, Ford

Lincoln-Mercury: 1986 Marquis, Capri

1986-87 Lynx, Sable, Cougar, Mercury, Mark Vll, Continental, Lincoln Town Car

FORD Light Truck: 1985-87: Ranger, Bronco ll, E-Series, F-Series, Bronco

Bulletin No.: 87-3-8

Date: February 11, 1987

This bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin 86-12-7 and 86-12-13 dated June 18, 1986.

ISSUE

This article summarizes the overall service procedure to be used for disconnecting and connecting the fuel line spring lock coupling.

In addition, the service tools and service part O-rings have been recently revised. The service tools (available March, 1987) D87L-9280-A (3/8") and D87L-9280-B (1/2") used to disconnect the spring lock coupling will now fit around the rubber cover on the fuel line allowing an easier disconnect. The O-ring part numbers were changed to specify color. The fuel resistant O-rings 390846-S96 (3/8") and 390847-S96 (1/2") will be BROWN in color while the A/C refrigerant O-ring will continue to be BLACK.

ACTION

To properly disconnect and connect the fuel line spring coupling, use the illustrated service procedure in Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Spring Lock Coupling Service Procedure

NOTE: The following items should be noted when service is required.

Use the specified tool or equivalent.
Inspect for missing or damaged O-rings.
Use the specified fuel resistant O-rings (BROWN).
Lubricate the )-ring with clean engine oil.
Check to make sure that the fitting is locked.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Part Name	Class
390846-S96	O-Ring 3/8" (Brown)	S
390847-S96	O-Ring 1/2" (Brown)	S