GASOLINE STERNDRIVE INSTALLATION MANUAL
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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.
• Fuel inlet fittings or plugs should first be threaded into fuel pump or fuel filter
base until finger tight.
• Fuel inlet fittings or plugs should then be tightened an additional 1-3/4 to 2-1/4
turns using a wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
• To prevent over-tightening when installing a fuel line, the brass fittings should be
held with a suitable wrench as fuel inlet fittings are tightened securely.
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.
3. Install fuel inlet fitting. To prevent cracking the casting or causing fuel leaks, turn fuel inlet
fitting in by hand until finger tight, then tighten connector to 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 turns with
wrench. DO NOT overtighten.
77108
a
A
78165
b
A
a
3.0L Model Typical V6 And V8 Models
a-Fuel Inlet Hose Connects Here
b-Fuel Outlet
Description
Where Used Part Number
A Loctite 592 Fuel Inlet Fitting Obtain Locally
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