It shouldn't be this hard!, New fuel lines |
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It shouldn't be this hard!, New fuel lines |
Jamie |
May 17 2018, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,031 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
I moved the fuel pump to the front of my 73 1.7L FI several years ago, and last fall began the process of replacing all the remaining original fuel lines, especially the plastic lines in the tunnel. Since the tank had to come out it was time to have it cleaned and sealed, and "while I was at it" to gather parts and install an original front sway bar. So the tank was processed about 8 months ago, and on recent reinstall I discovered the original expansion tank mounts had disappeared. I did some Afro-engineering to make new mounts, got the tank installed, which became a monumental job! New filters and associated tubing in place, poured about a gallon of gas into the tank, and started a steady stream of fuel flowing out on the shop floor. Now my shop and lift are in the basement of my home, and I have to do most fuel related work with the garage doors open to avoid filling the house with gas fumes. The leak was at the main line coming out of the bottom of the tank, no way to fit hands or tools through the small round hole below, so the tank and all related parts, had to come completely back out. Dangit!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) And those 2 black rubber chocks that hold the tank in position are a bi**ch to keep in place!! Resealed the outlet line that had a pinched fiber washer, and tested it for any leaks before reinstalling this time. Having to handle a tank with some fuel sloshing around, plugging all the disconnected fuel lines to avoid leaks, and manipulating the tank back in took most of the day. So finally all the hoses and clamps were connected and clamps checked, another gallon of gas poured into the tank, and I'm ready to start the engine for the final leak test both front and in the engine compartment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Oh happy day!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) I turn the key, and no sound from the pump starting as usual? Now what, the pump wasn't disturbed in this whole process, other than the new fuel lines attached? And there doesn't seem to be much fuel coming through the new inline filter placed before the pump? So tomorrow I'll start troubleshooting the whole installation, is there power to the pump, or has the pump failed? I didn't expect it to be this difficult!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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ClayPerrine |
May 19 2018, 03:08 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,470 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Something I recently found on Betty's car.
There are patches of carpeting under the tank. They suck up and hold water. After 44 years and LOTS of miles, the moisture they held caused the tank to rust out where it contacts the pads. I must have pulled the tank a dozen times and replaced all the lines under there. Everytime I would put a couple gallons of gas in it, it would be fine. The minute I filled the tank, we had a leak. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Finally, Betty and I were pulling the tank and she noticed the tank leaking in the middle right where the rust was from contact with the pads. I almost didn't notice, as it was pouring rain at the time, and I thought it was water. She stuck her fingers in it and smelled them. You gotta love a woman that will do something like that. I replaced the tank, and everything is fine now. Suggestion, the next time you pull the tank, replace the carpet with strips of thick rubber that won't hold moisture. |
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