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 A common problem on Fox-body...  A common problem on Fox-body Mustangs is a worn filler-neck grommet. So we went with a new one.  With the tank still aside,...  With the tank still aside, we bolted the tank straps in place, assembled the Aeromotive A1000 pump assembly, and drilled and bolted it to the plastic tank cover on the front side using 1/4-20 bolts and lock nuts.  Under the hood, we found a...  Under the hood, we found a good home for the regulator, marked it with a permanent marker...  ...drilled the necessary ...  ...drilled the necessary holes...  ...and bolted it in place...  ...and bolted it in place.  Our next and most tedious...  Our next and most tedious job was to route, install, and fit the hose. We started at the regulator with the feed and return hoses, routed them through the right front fender well, and continued inside the pinch weld to the back of the car.  The kit includes clamps and...  The kit includes clamps and screws to secure the hose, as well as zip-ties.  Once you've run the hose and...  Once you've run the hose and secured it properly, you can then check the length and decide where to make your cuts.  Wrap the location to be cut...  Wrap the location to be cut with masking tape and cut it with a cutoff wheel.  Peel and discard the remaining...  Peel and discard the remaining tape.  Unscrew the nut from the fitting...  Unscrew the nut from the fitting and carefully install onto the hose end. Be careful, as the cut end of the outermost braiding is sharp.  Look inside to make sure the...  Look inside to make sure the nut is installed completely.  Lubricate the fitting and/or...  Lubricate the fitting and/or the inside of the hose end and install the fitting. Thread the fitting into the nut and tighten it.  It's easier to tighten if...  It's easier to tighten if you clamp the nut into a vise, but wrap it in masking tape first, and be sure not to over-tighten and deform the nut.  With the fittings attached...  With the fittings attached to the tank, we attached and tightened all the fittings.  Underhood, we made a hose...  Underhood, we made a hose to feed fuel from the regulator to our Quick Fuel Technologies carburetor.  Though we're going to be running...  Though we're going to be running solid motor mounts, we still left a little slack in the hose in case the engine was to move.  We installed the Aeromotive...  We installed the Aeromotive fuel pressure gauge-included in the kit-to the Quick Fuel fitting. If your carburetor isn't equipped with this, there are provisions for it in the regulator.  As you can see, the engine...  As you can see, the engine bay is shaping up. This is only the first of many systems that we'll be showing you how to install on Project Repeat Offender.  Unlike most, our A1000 pump...  Unlike most, our A1000 pump is completely hidden. Even with our camera on the ground a mere five feet away, you still can't see the pump or the hoses. Check back next month as we introduce and install the six-speed automatic transmission that will help propel Repeat Offender.
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