HARD START,SURGE/HESITATION HOT FUEL HANDLING PROCEDURE

1983-85 FIREBIRD MODELS WITH L69 ENGINES (ENGINE CODE G) 1983-87 FIREBIRD MODELS W/MANUAL TRANS. AND LG4 ENGINES (ENGINE CODE H)

"This bulletin supersedes butletin 86-6(Gasoline)-17, dated 31/86."

Customer comments of vehicle surge, hesitation, and/or stumbles after the vehicle has reached operating temperature, then parked and restarted, (Hot Soak) may be received. This condition is caused by a large temperature difference between the carburetor fuel bowl and the fuel delivered from the fuel tank. This condition may be addressed by installing an auxiliary blower fan, which reduces the temperature of the fuel bowl during a hot soak. The fan is designed to operate at an engine coolant temperature of 220 degrees Fahrenheit (106 degrees C) and stay operational until the coolant reaches 195 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees C). This will maintain a fuel bowl temperature of approximately 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees C).

The Hot Fuel Handling service kit part number is 14094395.

NOTICE: SOME KITS HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH THE TWO WIRES AT BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REVERSED. THIS CAUSES THE BLOWER MOTOR TO RUN BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN REDUCED AIRFLOW TO THE CARBURETOR. THIS REDUCED AIRFLOW MAY NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THE HOT FUEL CONDITION.

BEGINNING WITH THE 1987 MODEL YEAR, VEHICLES PRODUCED WITH LG4 ENGINE AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS HAVE AUXILIARY FANS.

WHEN INSTALLING KITS OR INVESTIGATING HOT FUEL PROBLEMS. CHECK FOR THE PROPER INDEXING OF THE WIRING CONNECTOR PER ATTACHED ILLUSTRATION.

IN EACH KIT THERE IS A ONE PAGE FLYER EXPLAINING THE BLOWER KIT OPERATION. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVES THIS FLYER.

Warranty Information:

Labor Operation Number: T1135 Labor Time : 1.1 Hours

SERVICE DEPARTMENT PONTIAC DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

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