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Fuel Injection Pump: Installation

  1. NOTE: The cam lobe for the fuel injection pump must be at Bottom Dead Center (BDC) for the fuel injection pump installation.

    Remove the fuel injection pump roller tappet.

  2. Remove the fuel injection pump mounting plate.
  3. Remove the RH front wheel and tire. For additional information, Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  4. Position aside the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  5. Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the crankshaft until the fuel injection pump cam lobe is at BDC  .
    Fig 1: Turning Crankshaft
    G06261365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Reposition the RH fender splash shield. For additional information, Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  7. Install the RH front wheel and tire. For additional information, Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
  8. NOTE: The valve cover is removed for clarity.
    NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the fuel injection pump mounting pedestal bore.

    Install the fuel injection pump roller tappet.

    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Roller Tappet
    G06281200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the fuel injection pump mounting plate seal.

    Inspect the fuel injection pump mounting plate seal and replace as necessary.

    Fig 3: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Mounting Plate Seal
    G06261367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the fuel injection pump mounting plate O-ring seals.

    Inspect the 2 fuel injection pump mounting plate O-ring seals and replace as necessary.

    Fig 4: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Mounting Plate O-Ring Seals
    G06261368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the fuel injection pump O-ring seal.

    Inspect the fuel injection pump O-ring seal and replace as necessary.

  12. NOTE: Make sure the mating surfaces are free of any dirt or foreign material.
    NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the fuel injection pump mounting plate bore.
    NOTE: Orient the arrow on the fuel injection pump mounting plate towards the front of the engine.

    Install the fuel injection pump mounting plate on the fuel injection pump.

  13. NOTE: Clean the fuel injection pump bolts and apply Thread Sealant with PTFE to the bolts.
    NOTE: Start the fuel injection pump bolts by hand then simultaneously tighten to specifications.

    Install the fuel injection pump, mounting plate and the 2 bolts.

    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
  14. Connect the high pressure fuel tube-to-fuel injection pump flare nut.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  15. Connect the fuel jumper tube-to-fuel injection pump quick connect coupling. For additional information, Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  16. Install the fuel jumper tube bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  17. Connect the fuel injection pump electrical connector.
  18. Install the fuel injection pump noise insulator shield.
  19. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
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