Ford Falcon. Manual - part 179

303-04c-4 Single 

Fuel 

LPG 303-04c-4

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

fitment on these vehicles may comprimise safe

Single Fuel LPG

vehicle operation, reduce the life of certain engine

components and result in non-compliance with

Introduction

emission regulations. Ford does not warrant or

This Repair Manual has been prepared to provide

take responsibility for any defect caused by or

service information relating to the option of a specially attributed to fitment of LPG to a petrol vehicle.

developed VIALLE LPG system for the Ford BA

The manual is intended for use by only

Falcon Sedan, Wagon and Ute.

registered/licensed technicians operating in

It should be recognized that the information contained approved specialist gas workshops. All specialist

in this manual applies only to the BA Falcon LPG

work shops should be in possession of, and

option supplied by Ford and does not apply to other

technicians completely familiar with the

installations made to Ford Falcon vehicles.

requirements of Australian and New Zealand

Standards Publications AS/NZS 1425 - 1999 (or

Aftermarket Fitment of LPG

later) AND AS 2746 -1999 (or later), which cover

the SAA automotive LP Gas Code and SAA Gas

 CAUTION: Only BA Series vehicles factory

Vehicles Work Shop Codes respectively.

built with E-Gas are designed and tested by Ford

Available from:

Motor Company to run on LPG. Petrol BA Series

vehicles are not compatible with LPG fitment. LPG
Standards Australia

Australian Sales

1300 65 46 46

Telephone

International Services

1300 65 46 46

Customer Service

Update Services

1300 65 46 46

Center:

Facsimile

All Sales

1300 65 49 49

E-Mail Address

sales@standard.com.au

24 hour internet advice

www.standards.com.au

Internet Address

available at

Address:

—

1 The Crescent Homebush

NSW 2140 P.O. Box 1055,

Strathfield NSW 2135

Administration and

Phone:

—

(02) 9746 4700

Head Office:

Fax:

—

(02) 9746 8450

Telephone

—

(02) 9746 4732

Technical Advisory

—

(02) 9746 4123

Facsimile

Services:

E-Mail Address

—

tis@standards.com.au

Telephone

—

(02) 9746 4784

Seminar Services:

Facsimile

—

(02) 9746 2950

E-Mail Address

—

seminars @standards.com.au

Information Center:

Telephone

—

(02) 9746 4748

Address

232 St. Pauls Terrace, P.O.

Queensland:

Box 290, Spring Hill 4000

Address

Suite 2, 237 Elizabeth Street,

Tasmania:

North Hobart 7000

Address

19-25 Raglan Street, South

Victoria:

Branches at:

Melbourne 3205

Address

1274 Hay Street, West Perth

Western Australia:

6005 South Australia: 63

Greenhill Road, Wayville 5034

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Address

Territory Construction

Northern Territory

Association 191 Stuart Highway

(Agency):

Parap 0820

Australian Capitol

Address

Shop 5, Level 4, The

Territory:

Boulevard, Canberra 2601

Standards New Zealand

Address:

Level 10, Radio New Zealand House, 155 The Terrace,

Wellington 6001 (Private Bag 2439, Wellington 6020)

Telephone:

(04) 498 5990

Facsimile:

(04) 498 5994

Customer Services:

(04) 498 5991

Information Services:

(04) 498 5992

E-Mail:

snz@standards.synet.net.nz

Web Site:

www.standards.co.nz

any purchaser thereof.

Licensing Requirements

There are some variations relating to the obligations

Important Safety Notice

of businesses regarding licensing of technicians and

Appropriate service methods and proper repair

registration of premises in different states/territories

procedures are essential for the safe, reliable

and it is recommended that specific details of

operation of all motor vehicles as well as the personal

requirements for your location be checked with the

safety of the individual doing the work. This manual

relevant Licensing Authority.

provides general directions for accomplishing service

The various Authorities and their locations are listed

and repair work with tested, effective techniques.

below.

Following them will help assure reliability.

The specifications referred to in this publication were

There are numerous variations in procedures,

in effect at the time this publication was approved for

techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as

printing. However, Ford Motor Company of Australia

well as in the skill of the individual doing the work.

Limited reserve the right, subject to the laws of any

This manual cannot possibly anticipate all such

state or territory and the regulations of any competent variations and provide advice or cautions as to each.

authority which may be applicable at the time, at its

Accordingly, anyone who departs from the instructions

discretion and without notice, to change the

provided in this manual must first establish that there

specifications of the products referred to herein at any is no compromise to personal safety nor the vehicle

time and without incurring any liability whatsoever to

integrity by the choice of methods, tools or parts.

State

Vehicle installation regulator

Vehicle registration

Installer licensing

Work-

area

licensing

A.C.T.

Manager, Technical

Manager, Technical

-

-

Operations Dept of Urban

Operations Transport

ServicesDickson ACT 2602

Regulation Dept Dept of

Urban Services

W.A.

Regulatory Services

Manager - Technical Vehicle

Manager Regulatory

-

(Licensing Branch) Office of

Engineering & Safety Branch Services Office of

Energy 20 Southport St.

Police Licensing Authority 22 Energy 20 Southport

Leederville WA 6007

Mount St. Perth WA 6000

St. Leederville WA

6007

N.S.W.

Chief Inspector, Dangerous

Manager, Automotive

Manager, Technical

-

Goods Chemical Safety Unit

Engineering Operations

Services Motor

Work Cover NSW Locked

Vehicle Standards Section

Vehicle Repair

Bag 10 Clarence Street NSW Roads & Traffic Authority 260 Industry Council 239

2000

Elizabeth St. Surry Hills NSW Great North Road

2010

Five Dock NSW 2046

N.T.

Manager, Dept of Transport & Manager Motor Vehicle

-

-

Works Work Health Authority Registry Department of

DARWIN NT 0800

Transport DARWIN NT 0800

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State

Vehicle installation regulator

Vehicle registration

Installer licensing

Work-

area

licensing

QLD.

Chief Inspector, Gas &

Manager, Motor Vehicle

Chief Inspector Gas & -

Petroleum Dept of Mines &

Registration Branch

Petroleum Dept of

Energy 61 Mary St. Brisbane

Queensland Department of

Mines & Energy 61

QLD 4000

Transport Brisbane QLD 4000 Mary St. Brisbane

QLD 4000

S.A.

Manager, Dangerous

Manager, Vehicle Operations -

-

Substances Branch Dept for

Section Dept of Transport

Industrial Affairs 45 Pirie St.

Kateena St. Regency Park

Adelaide SA 5000

SA 5010

TAS.

Manager, Chemical Safety

Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Manager, Chemical

-

Section Industry Safety &

Department of Transport

Safety Section

Mines 30 Gordons Hill Rd.

GPO Box 936J Hobart Tas

Industry Safety &

Rosney Park Tas 7018

7001

Mines 30 Gordons Hill

Rd. Rosney Park Tas

7018

VIC.

Manager, Chemical

Manager, Vehicle Safety

Chairman,

-

Technology Health & Safety

Road Safety Division VIC

Automotive

Division Victorian Work Cover Roads 60 Denmark Street

Alternative Fuels

Authority World Trade Centre Kew Vic 3101

Registration Board

Melbourne Vic 3000

464 St. Kilda Road

Melbourne Vic 3004

To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot

Notes, Cautions and Warnings

metal parts such as the radiator, exhaust

As you read through the procedures, you will come

manifold, tail pipe, and muffler.

across NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. Each

Where procedures can be conducted without

one is there for a specific purpose.

electrical power, disconnect the battery earth

NOTES give you added information that will help you

lead.

to complete a particular procedure.

Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.

CAUTIONS are given to prevent you from making an

To avoid injury, always remove rings, watches,

error that could damage the vehicle.

loose hanging jewellery, and loose clothing before

WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in

beginning to work on a vehicle. Tie long hair

those areas where carelessness can cause personal

securely behind the head.

injury.

Where the nature of the work will require an LPG

The following list contains some general WARNINGS

equipped vehicle to remain in the workshop

that you should follow when you work on a vehicle.

overnight or for longer periods, the service valve

Always wear safety glasses for eye protection.

should be turned off.

Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires

you to be under the vehicle.
Be sure that the ignition switch is always in the

OFF position, unless otherwise required by the

procedure.
Set the parking brake when working on the

vehicle. If you have an automatic transmission,

set it in PARK unless instructed otherwise for a

specific operation. Place wood blocks (100mm x

100mm or larger) to the front and rear surfaces of

the tyres to provide further restraint from

inadvertent vehicle movement.
Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area

to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide.
Keep yourself and your clothing away from

moving parts, when the engine is running,

especially the fan and belts.

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Vehicle Identification

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