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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 | 1. Seems if I disconnect the line at the fuel pump first, the carb will siphon out. Shouldn't I disconnect the line at the carb/filter bowl first?
2. When I disconnect the line at the fuel pump, how much fuel should I expect to have to catch? (In other words, the fuel tank doesn't have a chance to drain out, will it?)
3. Since they are flare fittings, I don't need teflon tape on the fuel line fittings, right?
As always, thanks for the responses.
Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | 1. No matter, either end first, but see #2
2. When you disconnect line at pump, either in or out, you'll drain the tank.. turn off the valve under the tank if you have one, otherwise drain the tank or find a way to stop the flow out of it.
3. Correct, no Teflon tape on flare fittings. Teflon only on tapered pipe fittings, and I prefer the goop kind and not the tape.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | #2. Stick a bolt in a piece of ⅜" fuel hose. Remove the supply side from the fuel pump and slip the other end of the ⅜ hose over the flare. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 | Oddly, I understand what you wrote, Cletis. It makes ⅜ sense. I doubt I have a valve between the fuel tank and the pump and, if I did, it'd probably break off in my hand (knowing my luck.) Plugged line it is! I'll get some hose when I get the line.
Bill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
Does ⅜" refer to 3/4"?
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | It was written as 3/8" from a charactor map. I have no idea why it came out that way. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 679 | ...and here I thought it was short hand for a cuss word.
No matter- I got the message that I should take off the fuel pump supply line and plug it, leaving me with only a carbful of gas to contend with.
Before I read Cletis' recommendation, I was going to plug at the fuel pump discharge side. Plugging at the supply side allows me to take off the pump and do some necessary (exterior) cleaning.
Today is project day. Hopefully there won't be any ⅜" posts from me later on.
Bill | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,228 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,228 | On the first start up, keep an eye on each joint you had apart. Sometimes the cone that the flared pipe seals to is worn enough, new line don't seat well and you really have to torque them down. Thats were some light grease or oil helps on and under the fitting, teflon tape also works in this case as a lubricant only on the threads. And remember the rules of teflon tape, never get it over the front edge of any thread because it always comes loose and gets stuck in the needle and seat!
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