[tcb] Re: Fuel pump outlet reseating
- From: Gary Alexander <garypalexander@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:42:24 -0600
I do 2 things on those:
pull it out the outlet, clean really well, then smear some jb weld around
and re-install AND/OR install and peen with a very small punch, around the
outlet where it matches up with the pump body.
I have rebuilt a few of the old style rebuildable pumps as well, kits
available at Wolfsburg West.
Just make sure you pre-load the pump when installign diaphragm.
Most new 'chineese' fuel pumps pump way too high fuel pressure.... might
add as well.
good luck!
gary
On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 2:30 PM, Gerald Livingston <gerald.tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> Either I'm not using the right search terms or no one has ever
> documented a good way to get a press-in fuel pump outlet to seat
> properly and stay seated.
>
> Newer style Chaiwanese mechanical pump. Have already re-pressed it
> after smearing with fuel safe gasket glue/sealer (high tack stuff).
> Lasted about a month. Smelled fuel when I got back from a short run
> yesterday and had a steady drip. Clamped the inlet line closed. Grabbed
> the outlet and it easily came out in my hand.
>
> Safety wire won't do any good unless I can get the damn thing to seal
> tight enough to stop drips before I wire it.
>
> Ideas??
>
> G2
>
>
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