Aeromotive, inc – Aeromotive 18658 - 67-68 F-BODY STEALTH FUEL TANK User Manual
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AEROMOTIVE, INC.
7805 Barton Street, Lenexa, KS 66214
913-647-7300 fax 913-647-7207
Note: Be sure to route all electrical wires clear of any moving suspension or drivetrain
components and any exhaust components! Protect wires from abrasion and road
obstructions or debris.
8. Connect electrical power (12 VDC) to the pump. Make sure you use stranded, insulated
copper wire, in the sizes shown, with matching crimp-type connectors for all connections.
CAUTION: The pump must not be connected directly to the battery. Connect the
Aeromotive fuel pump as shown in the following diagram:
Figure 2-1
CAUTION: While performing the following steps, if any fuel leaks are detected,
immediately turn the fuel pump OFF, remove any spilled fuel and repair the leak(s) before
proceeding!
9. Turn the fuel pump ON without starting the engine, allow the pump to run for several
seconds and check the fuel pressure. If there is no pressure, turn the fuel pump OFF, wait
one minute, then turn the fuel pump ON and recheck the pressure. Repeat this fuel pump
OFF and ON procedure until the fuel pressure gauge registers pressure or you detect a fuel
leak. It may be necessary to loosen the fuel line fitting at the pressure regulator to bleed off
excessive air in the system. Tighten any fuel line fittings which where loosened and insure
that any spilled fuel is cleaned up and removed from the vicinity of the vehicle. If no pressure
is registered on the gauge after running the pump for several seconds and you have found no
leaks, check all fuel and electrical connections to determine the cause.
10. Once the fuel pressure gauge registers pressure, start the engine. The gauge on the fuel
pressure regulator should register between 3 and 12 psi for carb and 35-60 for EFI. Now
adjust the fuel pressure regulator to the desired setting.
Test drive the vehicle to insure proper operation and re-check the fuel system for leaks. If any
leaks are found, immediately discontinue use of the vehicle and repair the leak(s)!