Ford Corsar Repair Manual page 36

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MAX.
MIN.
S M A 4 1 2 B
SMA803A
P
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S E F 8 3 2 G
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly to allow air in
system to escape.
After radiator is filled with coolant, attach radiator cap, and
shake radiator upper hose up and down. Open radiator cap, and
see if coolant level has dropped. Add coolant if any drop in
coolant level is found.
14. Close air relief plug.
15. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir
tank.
16. Install reservoir tank and fill it with coolant up to "MAX"
level and then install radiator cap.
17. Run engine and warm it up sufficiently.
18. Race engine 2 or 3 times under no-load.
19. Stop engine and cool it down, then add coolant as neces-
sary.
Checking Fuel Lines
Inspect fuel lines and tank for improper attachment and for
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deteri-
oration.
If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.
CAUTION:
Tighten high-pressure rubber hose clamp so that clamp end is
3 mm (0.12 in) from hose end.
Ensure that screw does not contact adjacent parts.
Changing Fuel Filter
WARNING:
Before removing fuel filter, release fuel pressure from fuel line.
1.
Remove fuse for fuel pump.
2.
Start engine.
3.
After engine stalls, crank engine two or three times to make
sure that fuel pressure is released.
4.
Turn ignition switch off and install fuse for fuel pump.

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