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A 1994 Ford F450 truck uses a high-pressure fuel pump thats part of an in-tank reservoir assembly, or ITR. The ITR also includes a shuttle selector valve, a supply check valve and a venture jet pump. Your fuel pump must be compatible with your trucks specific engine. The engine in a 1994 Ford F450 may be a 7.3L Diesel, 7.3L Turbo Diesel or 7.5L engine. All versions of the 1994 Ford F450 use electronic fuel injection.

Instructions

1

Drain the fuel tank and disconnect the cable to the batterys negative terminal with a socket wrench. Remove the fuel tank. Disconnect the fuel pump from the electrical connector, and clean the dirt from the area around the fuel pump. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel pump.

2

Place a wood dowel against the tabs of the fuel pumps locking ring and hammer the locking ring loose. Turn the locking ring counterclockwise to loosen it. Pull the fuel pump out and remove the gasket from the groove in the fuel tank.

3

Put the new fuel pump gasket into the matching groove of the fuel tank, and place the fuel pump into the fuel tank. Keep the fuel pump and gasket in place as you align the tabs on the locking ring with the matching slots in the fuel tank.

4

Turn the fuel pumps locking ring clockwise until it stops against the tab of the retainer ring. Ensure the gasket for the fuel pump is still in place.

5

Connect the fuel lines and the electrical connector to the fuel pump. Install the fuel tank and connect the cable to the batterys negative terminal. Fill the fuel tank.

Theres nothing wrong with a locked-up torque converter; as a matter of fact, lock-up torque converters have been making automatic transmissions more efficient for decades. Youll only encounter brief periods during your driving cycle where converter lock-up is not beneficial.

Converter Operation

Torque converters are fluid couplers. A turbine fan attached to the outer case (which is bolted to the engine) pushes transmission fluid through a matching turbine on the transmission input shaft. The engine doesnt push enough fluid when idling to engage the transmission turbine. As rpm rises, that fluid will begin to push against and spin the transmission-side turbine, engaging it and moving the car.

The Problem

Because there was no direct connection between the engine and transmission, a non-lock-up converter will always get worse fuel mileage than a manual transmission, which uses a clutch.

Lock-Up Function

A lock-up converter uses a clutch pack very similar to those inside the transmission itself to lock the converter case to the transmission input shaft. At about 25 mph, the computer sends a signal to an electronic actuator inside the transmission to engage the clutch pack and lock the drive line together.

A parts washer is a key piece of equipment in any repair facility or manufacturing plant. Parts washers utilize water and detergents at high temperatures and pressure to remove grease, oil, bits of metal and other such debris. Detergents designed specifically for parts washers aid in the removal of debris. Liquid soaps work best for degreasing while powders clean most aggressively. Jet sprays or power washing cycles ramp up the cleaning power of the machines.

Instructions

Set Up

1

Unpack the parts washer. Use care when lifting such a heavy object. Discard packing materials but keep warranty information or other accompanying paperwork.

2

Lift the parts washer lid. Remove the pieces of the parts washer packed inside such as the timer, oil skimmer, basket and debris screen. Place these items aside.

3

Move the parts washer into its permanent place. Select a position near a 115V (220AC) electrical outlet outfitted with GFCI, or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, for maximum safety. Do not plug in the parts washer yet!

4

Locate the bottom frame bar inside the washer. Fill the parts washer with water to that point.

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Return the debris screen and the basket to the parts washer. Close the lid. Plug in the washer.

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Find the timer on the oil skimmer. Select a time for the daily oil skimming. Fit the oil skimmer onto the parts washer.

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Move a 5 gallon bucket under the drain spout to catch skimmed oil. Plug in the oil skimmer.

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Locate the thermostat. Adjust the temperature to the manufacturers recommended setting.

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Find the wash cycle knob. Select a quick 10-minute cycle.

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Test the machines safety apparatus by lifting the lid during the cycle. Adjust the sensitivity switch located along the top of the washer if the machine fails to stop when the lid is lifted. Test again.

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Give the machine 10 to 12 hours to reach the optimum temperature. Add liquid or powder soap according to the manufacturer guidelines.

The Ford Puma, manufactured from 1997 to 2001, is a compact sports coupe available in Europe. While the Puma never officially made it to the US, the car shared much of its technology, including the Zetec engine, with many US-branded Ford vehicles. The Puma uses DOT 4 synthetic brake fluid as its sole brake system fluid. This fluid, like many other brake fluids, is non-compressable and has a high resistance to attracting moisture. The brake fluid is filled through a reservoir mounted on top of the brake master cylinder.

Instructions

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Turn off the engine and pop open the Pumas hood. Support the hood with the hood prop stick.

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Locate the brake fluid reservoir on top of the master cylinder. It is made from white plastic and sits on the master cylinder that protrudes from the right rear section of the engine firewall.

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Clean any dust, debris and dirt off of the reservoir cap with a clean shop rag. Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise and set the cap aside.

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Pour brake fluid into the reservoir until the level becomes even with the MAX mark imprinted on the left side of the reservoir.

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Replace the cap, clean up any spilled brake fluid, and close the hood.

Duramax is the name of an 8-cylinder 6.6-liter diesel engine that General Motors has manufactured since 2001. The 2006 version carries the LLY designation and is an option for many full-size Chevrolet pickup trucks. The braking system on vehicles with a 2006 Duramax engine includes an electronic brake control module. The function of the EBCM is to keep the wheels from locking during an emergency stop by applying less braking force to a wheel that is rotating more slowly than the other wheels.

Instructions

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Remove the negative battery cable with a socket wrench to prevent anyone from inadvertently starting the engine. Raise the vehicle with a floor jack and support it on jack stands. Clean the area around the EBCM under the vehicle with a shop cloth to prevent contamination of the disassembled braking components.

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Disconnect the mounting screws for the EBCM with a socket wrench and discard the mounting screws. Pull the EBCM down slightly to detach it from the brake pressure modulator valve, or BPMV. Discard the EBCM.

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Clean the mounting surfaces on the BPMV with a clean shop cloth to ensure a good electrical contact between the EBCM and BPMV. Install the new EBCM to the BPMV with new mounting screws and fasten the mounting screws with a socket wrench.

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Lower the vehicle with the floor jack. Attach the negative battery cable with a socket wrench.

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Turn the ignition on. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector under the dashboard on the left side of the steering column. Check and clear any error codes that the scan tool displays.