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06-17-2006, 01:36 AM
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I've got a bit of Gas
OK, so I've got a dumb question (surprise)....
Replaced the bit of flex fuel line tonight between the hard line from the tank and the fuel pump. Was looking cracked and worn, figured that it was an easy replacement. Took off the gas cap to releve pressure and yanked off the old hose. The damn thing was squirting gas like Ol' Faithful. After dumping about $8 of old dinosaurs on my arm, garage floor, frame, hat, etc. I got the new line on. I thought opening the tank would relieve the pressure and keep the lines from pumping. What am I missing? Last edited by raoul.duke; 06-17-2006 at 01:37 AM. |
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06-17-2006, 05:42 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: I've got a bit of Gas
it was syphoning.
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06-17-2006, 06:23 AM
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Re: I've got a bit of Gas
GRAVITY maybe?
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06-17-2006, 07:20 AM
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Re: I've got a bit of Gas
Didn't have to take the cap off.
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06-17-2006, 08:15 AM
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Re: I've got a bit of Gas
I think taking the cap off made it act like a large gas can, with the cap being the vent on a gas can...
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06-17-2006, 12:13 PM
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Re: I've got a bit of Gas
OK, so my Chilton manual lied to me about the cap. I figured since the fuel lines come off of the top of the tank that gravity feed isn't an issue. I'll leave it on next time...
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