Method and apparatus for assembling pressure reducing fuel regulator

A method of assembling a thermally responsive fluid coupling of a pressure reducing fuel regulator, the fuel regulator including an inlet conduit having a longitudinally extending ridge, the method comprising:

• positioning a generally annular bushing over the inlet conduit, the bushing including a plurality of circumferentially spaced fingers and a cutout dimensioned to receive the ridge of the inlet conduit;
• positioning a fluid-carrying member at least partially within the inlet conduit;
• positioning a collar over the inlet conduit, the collar including a first end adapted to be releasably connected to an associated cooperative fluid coupling and a second end;
• and
• securing the second end of the collar between the plurality of fingers of the bushing and the inlet conduit for preventing axial movement between the collar and the fluid-carrying member.

A method of assembling a thermally responsive fluid coupling of a pressure reducing fuel regulator, the fuel regulator including an inlet conduit having an axially extending ridge, the method comprising:

• sliding a generally annular bushing over the inlet conduit, the bushing including a first end, a second end, a plurality of circumferentially spaced fingers located between the first and second ends and a cutout dimensioned to receive the ridge of the inlet conduit;
• attaching a fluid-carrying member to the inlet conduit, a portion of the fluid-carrying member being at least partially received within the inlet conduit, the fluid-carrying member including a wall for preventing axial movement of the bushing on the inlet conduit;
• sliding a collar over both the bushing and the inlet conduit, the collar including a first end adapted to be releasably connected to an associated cooperative fluid coupling and a second end;
• and
• securing the second end of the collar between the plurality of fingers of the bushing and the inlet conduit for preventing axial movement between the collar and the fluid-carrying member, an inner surface of the collar second end engaging both the bushing and the fluid conduit.