I'm not sure what the stock sizes are - probably 5/16 for both the suction and return lines.. Anyway, they're definitely not metric - just standard North...
... OK. Just wondered 'cos the return line and port on the fuel pump is smaller than the inlet line and inlet port on the pump. Only by about a 1/16". Then the...
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Remove the gas cap and try driving it again. If the cap is not venting ... OK. I was about to do the above test today when I noticed It was back to 1 psi...
Why don't you take 2 seconds to remove the gas cap and go for a drive? Instead you are crawling around changing fuel lines every 20 minutes. Your symptoms...
... drive? ... minutes. Your ... Yep, I'm just about to do that. I meant to do it last test drive and I forgot that I put the cap back on when I relized I...
This is better than the discovery channel LOL. Not laughing at you, I have been nearly terminally vexed before as well. Most of us probably have :^> Had an...
... tank. OK Started up 1st time. Fuel Pressure Gauge read 4 psi. Fuel level gauge 1/2 way between 1/4 and 1/2 OD 48954 Start time 10.22 Started die. Drove...
I am almost positive you have to drop the tank to get at the sender. LK...Pa On my 80 hatchbacks you do. LK...Pa [Non-text portions of this message have been...
If the fuel pump diaphragm failes, you will see a rise in oil level and can smell gas in the oil (can smell it on the dipstick usually). ... [Non-text portions...
... sender. LK...Pa ... Yeah that's what I thought. No big deal but I'm gonna need the O Ring for the sender and the gasket for the filler pipe at least I...
... and can ... OK. Well I can't smell gas in the oil. Anyway I'm going to R&R the pump as soon as the car cools down and that should eliminate that unless I...
In a message dated 8/2/06 11:12:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, falconandrobin@... writes: Fuel Pressure Gauge read 4 psi. Fuel level gauge 1/2 way between...
While pulling the outlet just below the tank and blowing the sock out is diagnostic and perhaps effective, plan on pulling the tank anyway if clearing the sock...
... pressure. ... Yep. That's the way it's looking or an obsruction in the fuel supply line? Anyway, just a passing thought since I was going to replace my...
... yep. I plan on pulling the tank as soon as I can get this blasted fuel pump in. I don't believe I've ever had so much trouble just putting a fuel pump in....
I had my carb apart, and didn't notice that the two jets were different sizes until reassembling it. One jet is a 203, and the other is a 231. Does anybody...
Hello all- Kit from Houston here. I'm sorry to say but I've got some more questions for you turbo guys. Just to update my situation before I go asking...
ok, I have a question. I know HOW to do put the 4 barrel on the lower EFI intake, but I also know one of the bolt holes doesn't line up... is there a trick...
... intake, but I also know one of the bolt holes doesn't line up... is there a trick someone used that could help? maybe a certain adapter that's a ...
[ "Could be the sock in the tank, pull the fuel line off and blow it out with air, not too much pressure or you will blow the sock off (yes, comes from ...
Kit, I planned on using those same lines as the return line also. I am doing the same thing you are doing right now to a 74. I have built and still own quite...
thanks ... From: bugzturbo@...<mailto:bugzturbo@...> To: pinto@yahoogroups.com<mailto:pinto@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 2:54 AM ...
... OK. Changed out the Fuel pump only this time I was sober and it was about 25 degrees cooler. Test drove: Time start: 7:53am OD 48960 Fuel Level just above...
If you can weld aluminum - either with a mig or a tig - (or know somebody that can do it for you) - and have a die grinder, you could also fabricate your own...
... Can everyone say Whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooops!!!! BTW I didn't know it was the fuel pump that was acting up on the old engine until now. (he adds...
Just a caution for you to keep an eye on things. If you have a restriction in the fuel system - ie - a bad fuel sock, blocked vent, kinked or corroded fuel...
... Oooooooo man your'e good! Thanks for the heads up!. I did wonder if that may not be too simple an explanation 'cos I put the 'old' pump in on the old...
