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Ro//s-Royce Sjlver Shadow
&
Bentley
T
Series
Workshop Manua/
Chapter
K
FIG.
K3
DIMENSIONS OF THE CUT-AWAYS
ON
THE FILLER TUBE COVER
A
0.250 in. (6.35 mm.)
C
0.625 in. (1 5.87
mm.)
E
0.250 in. (6.35 mm.)
G
1.250
in.
(3,17 cm.)
6
1.00 in. (2540 mm.)
D
0.500 in. (1 2.70 mm.)
F
4.00 in. (1 0,16 cm.)
8.
Connect the two new vent hoses from the fuel
tank vent tubes to the vent connections on the filler
tube adaptor as shown in Figure
K2.
Secure the hoses
with spring clips.
9.
Connect the existing
Q
in. (3,17 mm.) diameter
vent pipe to the filler tube adaptor and the fuel outlet
pipe to the fuel tank.
10. Connect the electrical leads to the fuel gauge unit;
fit and secure the cover over the unit.
11.
Lubricate the fuel tank drain plug with Roc01
Marlube Moly
51
or its equivalent; fit and tighten the
vlua.
.
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In
order to provide clearance for the fuel tank vent
tubes it
will
be necessary to modify the filler tube cover
as follows.
Carefully turn back, but do not cut, the bottom
14
in. (3,81 cm.) of carpeting to allow two cut-aways
to be made in the cover as shown in Figure K3.
The following points should
be
noted when modify-
ing and fitting the cover.
1.
The dimensions shown in Figure
K3
are only
given as a guide and additional relieving may
be
necessary to ensure a satisfactory fit when the cover
is
secured in position.
2.
The vertical edge of the cut-away
(see
arrow
in
Fig.
K3)
should clear the metal portion of the tank
vent tubes when the cover is in position.
3.
To prevent chafing of the flexible vent hoses, the
4.
After finally securing the cover in position stick
down the carpeted trim on the cover using upholstery
solution.
5.
Fit the underlay to the luggage compartment floor
as originally fitted using
Aquaseal
1665
or similar seal-
ing compound.
6.
Fit the carpet to the luggage compartment floor.
7.
Connect the battery leads.
vertical
edge of each cut-away should
be
re-shaped
slightly as shown in Figure K3 inset.
FIG.
K4
REAR
FUEL FILTER