1 General Information
1.1About This Manual........................6
1.1.1Introduction...........................................6
1.1.2Important Safety Instructions.............6
1.1.3Warnings, Cautions and Notes in This
Manual....................................................6
1.1.4How to Use This Manual.....................6
1.2Commercial and Legal Aspects...
7
1.2.1Terminology...........................................7
1.2.2Warranty on Ford Vehicles..................7
1.2.3Legal and Vehicle Type Approval....
7
1.2.4Alternative Type Approval....................7
1.2.5Legal Obligations and Liabilities..........7
1.2.6General Product Safety
Requirement..........................................7
1.2.7Product Liability.....................................8
1.2.8Restraints System................................8
1.2.9Drilling and Welding..............................8
1.2.10Minimum Requirements for Brake
system and Load Apportioning Valves
.................................................................8
1.2.11Road Safety...........................................8
1.3Contact Information.....................9
1.4Conversion Type.........................14
1.5Conversion Homologation.........23
1.6Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC)..........................................24
1.6.1Antenna Location...............................24
1.7Vehicle Duty Cycle Guidelines....25
1.7.1Conversion Affect on Fuel Economy
and Performance...............................25
1.7.2Vehicle Ride and Handling
Attributes.............................................25
1.8End of Life Vehicle (ELV)
Directive.....................................26
1.9Jacking.......................................27
1.10Lifting..........................................29
1.11Noise, Vibration and Harshness
(NVH)...........................................31
1.12Vehicle Transportation Aids and
Vehicle Storage..........................32
1.13Package and Ergonomics..........33
1.13.1General Component Package
Guidelines............................................33
1.13.2Driver Reach Zones...........................33
1.13.3Driver Field of View.............................33
1.13.4Conversion Affects on Parking Aids..
33
1.13.5Aids for Vehicle Entry and Exit..........33
1.14Package and
Ergonomics—Specifications......34
1.14.1Recommended Main Dimensions....
34
1.14.2Recommended Nominal Body
Lengths for Chassis Cab models....
36
1.14.3Front, Rear and Side Under-run
Protection............................................38
1.14.4Recommended Main Load Area
Dimensions for Bulkhead with
Depression Driver Side......................39
1.14.5Recommended Main Load Area
Dimensions for Bulkhead with Full
Depression..........................................40
1.14.6Recommended Main Load Area
Dimensions for Double Cab In Van
Bulkhead..............................................41
1.15Hardware—Specifications..........43
1.16Load Distribution—Specifications.
44
1.16.1Load Distribution Calculations - Driver
and Passenger Weight Distribution...
44
1.16.2Center of Gravity ...............................46
1.17Towing........................................54
1.17.1Towing Requirements.......................54
1.17.2Towing..................................................54
2 Chassis
2.1Suspension System....................57
2.2Front Suspension.......................58
2.2.1Springs and Spring Mounting...........58
2.3Rear Suspension........................59
2.3.1Springs and Spring Mounting...........59
2.3.2Rear Anti-Roll Bar...............................59
2.4Wheels and Tires........................60
2.4.1Wheel Clearance................................60
2.4.2Tire Manufacturers.............................60
2.4.3Spare wheel........................................60
2.4.4Painting Road Wheels.......................60
2.5Driveshaft....................................61
2.5.1Power Take Off....................................61
2.6Brake System.............................62
2.6.1General................................................62
2.6.2Kerb Mass Data..................................62
2.6.3Brake Hoses General........................62
2.7Parking Brake.............................63
2.7.1Relocated Parking Brake Lever.......63
2.8Hydraulic Brake Actuation.........64
2.8.1Load Apportioning Valves.................64
2.8.2Front and Rear Brakes......................64
2.9Anti-Lock Control - Stability
Assist..........................................65
3 Powertrain
3.1Engine.........................................66
3.1.1Engine Power Curves.......................66
3.2Engine Cooling............................75
3.2.1Auxiliary Heater Systems..................75
3.2.2Auxiliary Heater Installation...............76
3.2.3Air Flow Restrictions...........................76
3.3Accessory Drive.........................77
3.3.1Front End Accessory Drive 2.4l Diesel
and 2.3l Petrol.....................................77
3.3.2Front End Accessory Drive 2.2l
Diesel....................................................79
3.4Electronic Engine Controls.........81
3.5Clutch.........................................82
3.6Manual Transmission.................83
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3.2 Engine Cooling
3.2.1 Auxiliary Heater Systems
WARNINGS:
Ford coolant additives are
necessary for the complete function
of the system. Only use ford
approved or equivalent specification
component, to withstand any
detrimental effects on the materials.
Do not mount components in front
of the grille or in an area of air flow
around the engine, which could
affect the engine cooling.
CAUTIONS:
Only make connections into the
heater hose between the front cab
heater and water pump return inlet.
Do not exceed the vehicle's original
coolant volume by more than 10%
Only use the manufactures
recommended (or equivalent
specification) coolant
additives/anti-freeze. Do not mix
coolant types.
•Coolant flow to cab heater must have priority
over flow to auxiliary heater or hand wash
facility.
•Coolant tube routing must be below the base
of the degas bottle.
•Use aluminum or plastic tee junction with
swaged or beaded ends to prevent hose blow
off. Reconnect original coolant tube as shown
in view E74570 (in this section) with standard
Ford water hose clip or suitable equivalent
specification clip. Ensure interference fit
between hose and 'T' joint.
•Tube routing must be secured to the body
structure or suitable brackets avoiding
electrical components or wires, hot or moving
parts and brake or fuel system components
•Hose must be heat sleeved with appropriate
material if within 100mm of exhaust
components (for example, manifold or
exhaust gas recirculating).
•The vertical clearance between the critical
cooling components (radiator, fan shroud and
radiator brackets) and both the hood inner
and outer (assembly) panels at design position
shall not be less than 15mm.
•There shall be a minimum clearance of 7mm
between the engine assembly and flexible
components (for example, hoses or wiring
harnesses) affixed to front end sheet metal
hardware, under a maximum engine torque
roll condition.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company
representative, or Local Ford Dealer. If they are
unable to help you then please contact the
Vehicle Converter Advisory service at
[email protected].
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Water Hoses for Auxiliary Heating System
DescriptionItem
Connector (aluminum or plastic)1
Heater hose - maintain heater fluid2
Original flow3
To ancillary equipment4
3.2.2 Auxiliary Heater Installation
For an auxiliary heating system it must be ensured
that the exhaust gas of such a system cannot be
re-circulated into the vehicle. The exhaust gases
must not pass into the engine intake system or
the air intake for the passenger compartment
ventilation. The heating system should be installed
outside the passenger compartment. The
location of the heating system should not be in
close proximity to movable components. Any
body reworks which damage the paint must be
fully protected against corrosion.
Refer to: 5.10 Corrosion Prevention (page 221).
NOTE: The installation must be in line with the
appropriate legal requirements
3.2.3 Air Flow Restrictions
WARNING: Do not mount
components in front of the grille or
in an area of air flow around the
engine, which could affect the
engine cooling performance.
CAUTION: Over heating within the
engine compartment can seriously
compromise component robustness.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company representative,
or Local Ford Dealer. If they are unable to help
you then please contact the Vehicle Converter
Advisory Service at [email protected].
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3.8 Fuel System
WARNINGS:
Do not cut into the original fuel
supply lines
Make sure that the modified vehicle
complies with all relevant legal
requirements.
For auxiliary applications requiring a fuel supply,
it is advisable to use the auxiliary fuel supply port
as shown in the figure below.
•The auxiliary fuel supply port is mounted on
the top of the fuel sender unit located on the
top of the fuel tank, for applications such as
an auxiliary heater or fuel fired hand wash
facility.
•Ensure that a suitable fuel shut-off is fitted in
any unique system.
•Refit the Ford hose assembly from the fuel
pump to the fuel line.
•The tube and/or line must be routed
independently and secured to the body
structure or to suitable brackets.
CAUTION: Make sure that sufficient
clearance is maintained for all
driving conditions to all hot and
moving components.
NOTE: Do not fasten anything to existing
electrical components or wires
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4.5 Climate Control System
WARNING: Do not use propylene
glycol based coolant
•Never secure hoses or tubes to the
transmission fill or dip stick or to any fuel
system or brake component
•Do not route heater or refrigerant lines near or
directly over any exhaust system component,
including the exhaust manifolds.
•Avoid routing of hoses in the wheelhouse or
stone kick-up arch. However, if routing is
required in these areas, shield against stone
pecking as appropriate.
•Do not route hoses near sharp edges. Utilize
guards to protect against cutting or chafing.
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Fuse Location
Power Feed 2 (Maximum
60A)
Power Feed 1 (Maximum
60A)
Fuse Position
X*1
X*2
X*3
X4
X5
X6
X7
X8
X9
X10
The total sum of fuses marked * is not to exceed 40A
The Special Vehicle Option Auxiliary Fuse Box,
with integrated link harness, will provide the
following connections:
•– Ground
•– Battery +
•– Ignition
•– Engine run
•– Switched interior illumination
The fuse box is connected to the vehicle main
battery(s) but when the deep cycle battery is
installed it is always connected to the deep cycle
battery.
4.13.5 Additional Ignition,
Instrument Panel Illumination and
Air Conditioning On Signals
Access to these feeds can be obtained via a
jumper harness (6C1V-14A411-*) that fits into the
8-pin in-line connector between the instrument
panel (14K024) and heater (18B518) harnesses
located behind the glove-box. This jumper will
provide the following signals through three, single
6.3mm colour-coded connectors, please refer
to Fig. E75089 Heater jumper for illumination,
ignition and air conditioning on access.
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Heater Jumper for Ignition, Instrument Panel Illumination and Air Conditioning On
Signals - Early Installation
DescriptionItem
Ignition, Instrument Panel Illumination and Air Conditioning On Signals1
C4 - Connection to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Harness (18B518)2
C5 - Connection to Instrument Panel Harness (14K024)3
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Heater Jumper for Ignition, Instrument Panel Illumination and Air Conditioning On
Signals - Later Installation
DescriptionItem
Ignition, Instrument Panel Illumination and Air Conditioning On Signals1
C4 - Connection to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Harness (18B518)2
C5 - Connection to Instrument Panel Harness (14K024)3
4.13.6 Relays and Switches
Relays
Single pole relays must be used under the
conditions:
•Single pole, 2-way (change over) is used to
switch from one circuit to another please refer
to Relay Figures E75017-E75021 for typical
relay circuit diagrams.
•Relays can be installed inside the vehicle or
inside the Special Vehicle Option Auxiliary Fuse
Box.
•The Ford standard relays have a nominal
current of 300mA (max) at 25°C. Relays with
greater loads should not be used.
•For maximum switching currents please refer
to Relay Figures E75017-E75021.
Micro Relay
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