INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Preliminary Connections
Fuel Inlet Fitting
IMPORTANT: The following information is provided to ensure proper installation of
brass fittings or plugs installed into fuel pump or fuel filter base:
• Use #592 Loctite Pipe Sealant with Teflon on threads of fuel inlet fittings or plugs.
DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE.
WARNING
Boating standards (NMMA, ABYC and others) and Coast Guard regulations must
be adhered to when installing fuel delivery system.
WARNING
Avoid gasoline fire or explosion. Improper installation of brass fittings or plugs into
fuel pump or fuel filter base can crack casting and/or cause a fuel leak.
1. Remove plastic plug from fuel inlet hole.
2. Apply sealant to threads of fuel inlet fitting. DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE.
WARNING
Overtightening the fuel inlet fitting can lead to fuel leaks, avoid severe personal
injury or death from a gasoline fire or explosion. DO NOT use a power tool (i.e.
impact wrench) to tighten the fuel inlet fitting.
3. Install fuel inlet fitting in fuel pump or filter base. To prevent cracking the casting or
causing fuel leaks, turn fuel inlet fitting in by hand until finger tight. Tighten the fitting an
additional 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 turns with wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
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Models With Boost Pump Models With Out Boost Pump
a-Fuel Inlet Fitting
Description
Where Used Part Number
A Loctite 592 Fuel Inlet Fitting Obtain Locally
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