[tcb] Re: Fuel pump outlet reseating
- From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:39:32 -0800 (PST)
I don't have any experience with the aftermarket ones coming out; but the
original fuel pumps or the original style fuel pumps have the problem. What I
have done is take the outlet pipe out, knurl it on the fitting end (you can do
this by tightening some pliers around it and then turning it inside the jaws of
the pliers till it has some good knurling on it) then smear lock-tit on it and
tap it back in with gentle taps from a hammer. To be really safe; then safety
wire it so it won't pop out and set your engine on fire.
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From: Gerald Livingston <gerald.tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, January 12, 2012 2:30:27 PM
Subject: [tcb] Fuel pump outlet reseating
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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