General installation practices, Tools required, Highly recommended tools and supplies – Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’99 - 03 7.3L Power Stroke) Tuner- Six-Gun Diesel Tuner '99-03 User Manual
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1.
Before starting work, familiarize
yourself with the installation procedure
by reading all of the instructions.
2.
The exploded views provide only
general guidance. Refer to each step
and section diagram in this manual for
proper instruction.
3.
Throughout this manual, the left side
of the vehicle refers to the driver side,
and the right side to the passenger side.
4.
Disconnect the negative (ground)
cable from the battery (or batteries, if
there are two) before beginning work.
5.
Route and tie wires and hoses a
minimum of 6” away from exhaust heat,
moving parts and sharp edges. clearance
of 8” or more is recommended where
possible.
6.
When raising the vehicle, support it
on properly weight-rated safety stands,
ramps or a commercial hoist. Follow
the manufacturer’s safety precautions.
Take care to balance the vehicle to
prevent it from slipping or falling. When
using ramps, be sure the front wheels
are centered squarely on the topsides.
When raising the front of the vehicle, put
the transmission in park (automatic) or
reverse (manual), set the parking brake,
and block the rear wheels. When raising
the back of the vehicle, be sure the
vehicle is on level ground and the front
wheels are blocked securely.
CAUTION: Do not use floor jacks to
support the vehicle while working
under it. Do not raise the vehicle
onto concrete blocks, masonry
or any other item not intended
specifically for this use.
7.
During installation, keep the work
area clean. Do not allow anything to
be dropped into intake, exhaust, or
lubrication system components while
performing the installation, as foreign
objects will cause immediate engine
damage upon start-up.
8.
Save this Owner’s Manual as a
reference for system maintenance and
service.
9.
Banks also recommends the following
airflow improvements (see Table 1)
to maintain safe engine operating
conditions and provide increased
power gains.
Tools Required:
• Standard and Metric sockets and
wrenches
• Standard and Phillips screwdrivers
• Foot-pound torque wrench
• Drill motor
•
3
⁄
16
” Drill bit
•
7
⁄
16
” Drill bit
•
1
⁄
4
” NPT tap and tap handle
Highly recommended
tools and supplies:
• Penetrating oil or light lubricant spray
• Heatgun
General Installation Practices