AmbulanceQVM
Originator: SVE
Date Issued:March 6, 2002
QVMGuide (AmbulanceUnique) DateRevised: 06/23/04
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AM-E0900
FRAME
AM-E0901
Welding, cutting, or drillingof theOE frame rail flanges is unacceptable, except in the frame
extensionareabehind the rear suspension. Donot weld toany part of the “L” reinforcement on the
F-Super Duty chassis cab frame.
Whendrillingholes in the frame side rail vertical web, follow the restrictions for hole sizes andedge
distances outlined in the
TruckBodyBuildersLayout Book.
Protect thebrake, fuel &electrical
systems during framedrilling.
AM-E0902
GENERALFRAMEGUIDELINES
•
Always disconnect thebatteries andPCMbeforeweldingon the frame.
•
Framemodificationsmustmeet the requirements in
QVMBulletinQ-18, Guidelines for
ModifyingFordLight TruckWheelbasesandMVE-11.
•
All rear overhangs extending36 inches ormorebeyond the last OEM crossmember require
additional crossmembers for structural integrity.
•
Shortening the framebehind the rear spring shacklebracket is permissible. For theF-Super Duty
chassis, the following is required: Theoptional mid-ship fuel tankmust beordered. The rear
cross-membermust be removedand repositioned forward to thepredrilledholes in the frame.
The frame canbe cut at or aft of the two triangle shapedholes providedusinga cutoff wheel or
saw.
•
The removal and reinstallationof the front bumper on trucks of 10,000 lbGVWRor lessmust
conform to thedirections specified in the
FordTruckShopManual
tomaintain certification.
•
Alteringor relocating the front bumper on trucks of 10,000 lbGVWRor less requires
recertification to
C/FMVSS 301, Fuel System Integrity
.
Tomaintainacceptableminimumdepartureangles, 176 inchwheelbaseE-Series cutaways equipped
with theoptional 55gallon fuel tank requireaminimum frameextensionof 18 inches. Refer to
AppendixV.
AM-E0903
Theadditionof front towhooks is not recommended. If added,
C/FMVSS
recertificationmay be
requiredon vehicles of 10.000 lbGVWRor less. Towhooksmust not be locatedacross the frame
convolutes.
•
See
FordTowingManual
specific to vehiclemodels
for towing instructions.
AM-E1000
BODY
Any deviations from the
IncompleteVehicleManual
must be supportedby engineeringanalysis,
development prove-out, or testing todemonstrateequivalency to theOEMbody designand
compliancewith theaffected standards.
AM-E1001
•
Equipmentmountednear theheadlight adjustersmust allowaccess for aimingadjustments.
Headlight aim shouldbe confirmedbefore shipping the completedunit.
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Cab to secondunit body attachment on theE-Series cutaway should follow theguidelines in the
IncompleteVehicleManual
and the
BodyBuildersLayout Book.
Theuseof prevailing torque
fasteners andwashers toprovideadequate clamp load, without sheetmetal distortionaround
gasketed joints, is recommended.
•
Attachment of the secondunit body to theF-Series cabmay affect the structural integrity of the
cabor
FMVSS/CMVSS
certification.
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Protect all body panel cutouts from corrosionwithaproduct containing zinc-phosphateor
