Anybody replace there in tank fuel line?
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#158
02-23-2016, 05:08 AM
Did my fuel filter, sock, O-rings, fuel lines.
Be prepared to get frustrated, what a PIA!
Getting that fuel pump out is only half the problem.
Changing the fuel lines required removing the check valve assembly on the bottom.
When installing the check valve and line attached you don't have much room getting through the threaded area. The hose is big and doesn't leave much room for a clamp.
I originally crimped the line but even with that couldn't fit it in the hole.
I ended up cutting the crimped end off and using another new length of line and used a spring self tightening clamp and ground most of the ears off to fit.
I crimped both ends on the short line from the pump to the filter as I think that would be permanent. Hope so anyway.
I double, triple checked for line contact and it looks good especially around the fuel gauge stem that passes through the tank. I had cut that line just a tad shorter than what was there so as not to extend too much.
Had to repair the little purple wire connection that connects to the regulator, with the fight to get the pump back in had to take it back out.
Why it has a second connector to plastic? Must just be there for easy access to check regulator feed without having to remove the assembly.
By he time I had in in and out a few times I got the act right but I'm sure I will forget by the time I go back in.
Looking back if I did it again I would just change the smaller hose and leave the lower one alone. Much easier of a job. I think the smaller hose has more of a rub risk.
I did change the check valve o-ring too.
Another project another quality tool, getting a few of them this year.
I will crimp the crossover line too. Quick connect is too expensive and risk leaks on the road.
Now on the the next winter project.
Be prepared to get frustrated, what a PIA!
Getting that fuel pump out is only half the problem.
Changing the fuel lines required removing the check valve assembly on the bottom.
When installing the check valve and line attached you don't have much room getting through the threaded area. The hose is big and doesn't leave much room for a clamp.
I originally crimped the line but even with that couldn't fit it in the hole.
I ended up cutting the crimped end off and using another new length of line and used a spring self tightening clamp and ground most of the ears off to fit.
I crimped both ends on the short line from the pump to the filter as I think that would be permanent. Hope so anyway.
I double, triple checked for line contact and it looks good especially around the fuel gauge stem that passes through the tank. I had cut that line just a tad shorter than what was there so as not to extend too much.
Had to repair the little purple wire connection that connects to the regulator, with the fight to get the pump back in had to take it back out.
Why it has a second connector to plastic? Must just be there for easy access to check regulator feed without having to remove the assembly.
By he time I had in in and out a few times I got the act right but I'm sure I will forget by the time I go back in.
Looking back if I did it again I would just change the smaller hose and leave the lower one alone. Much easier of a job. I think the smaller hose has more of a rub risk.
I did change the check valve o-ring too.
Another project another quality tool, getting a few of them this year.
I will crimp the crossover line too. Quick connect is too expensive and risk leaks on the road.
Now on the the next winter project.
#159
02-23-2016, 09:14 PM
Did my fuel filter, sock, O-rings, fuel lines.
Be prepared to get frustrated, what a PIA!
Getting that fuel pump out is only half the problem.
Changing the fuel lines required removing the check valve assembly on the bottom.
When installing the check valve and line attached you don't have much room getting through the threaded area. The hose is big and doesn't leave much room for a clamp.
I originally crimped the line but even with that couldn't fit it in the hole.
I ended up cutting the crimped end off and using another new length of line and used a spring self tightening clamp and ground most of the ears off to fit.
I crimped both ends on the short line from the pump to the filter as I think that would be permanent. Hope so anyway.
I double, triple checked for line contact and it looks good especially around the fuel gauge stem that passes through the tank. I had cut that line just a tad shorter than what was there so as not to extend too much.
Had to repair the little purple wire connection that connects to the regulator, with the fight to get the pump back in had to take it back out.
Why it has a second connector to plastic? Must just be there for easy access to check regulator feed without having to remove the assembly.
By he time I had in in and out a few times I got the act right but I'm sure I will forget by the time I go back in.
Looking back if I did it again I would just change the smaller hose and leave the lower one alone. Much easier of a job. I think the smaller hose has more of a rub risk.
I did change the check valve o-ring too.
Another project another quality tool, getting a few of them this year.
I will crimp the crossover line too. Quick connect is too expensive and risk leaks on the road.
Now on the the next winter project.
Be prepared to get frustrated, what a PIA!
Getting that fuel pump out is only half the problem.
Changing the fuel lines required removing the check valve assembly on the bottom.
When installing the check valve and line attached you don't have much room getting through the threaded area. The hose is big and doesn't leave much room for a clamp.
I originally crimped the line but even with that couldn't fit it in the hole.
I ended up cutting the crimped end off and using another new length of line and used a spring self tightening clamp and ground most of the ears off to fit.
I crimped both ends on the short line from the pump to the filter as I think that would be permanent. Hope so anyway.
I double, triple checked for line contact and it looks good especially around the fuel gauge stem that passes through the tank. I had cut that line just a tad shorter than what was there so as not to extend too much.
Had to repair the little purple wire connection that connects to the regulator, with the fight to get the pump back in had to take it back out.
Why it has a second connector to plastic? Must just be there for easy access to check regulator feed without having to remove the assembly.
By he time I had in in and out a few times I got the act right but I'm sure I will forget by the time I go back in.
Looking back if I did it again I would just change the smaller hose and leave the lower one alone. Much easier of a job. I think the smaller hose has more of a rub risk.
I did change the check valve o-ring too.
Another project another quality tool, getting a few of them this year.
I will crimp the crossover line too. Quick connect is too expensive and risk leaks on the road.
Now on the the next winter project.
#160
02-23-2016, 10:41 PM
Cruiser
Did my fuel filter, sock, O-rings, fuel lines.
Be prepared to get frustrated, what a PIA!
Getting that fuel pump out is only half the problem.
Changing the fuel lines required removing the check valve assembly on the bottom.
When installing the check valve and line attached you don't have much room getting through the threaded area. The hose is big and doesn't leave much room for a clamp.
I originally crimped the line but even with that couldn't fit it in the hole.
I ended up cutting the crimped end off and using another new length of line and used a spring self tightening clamp and ground most of the ears off to fit.
I crimped both ends on the short line from the pump to the filter as I think that would be permanent. Hope so anyway.
I double, triple checked for line contact and it looks good especially around the fuel gauge stem that passes through the tank. I had cut that line just a tad shorter than what was there so as not to extend too much.
Had to repair the little purple wire connection that connects to the regulator, with the fight to get the pump back in had to take it back out.
Why it has a second connector to plastic? Must just be there for easy access to check regulator feed without having to remove the assembly.
By he time I had in in and out a few times I got the act right but I'm sure I will forget by the time I go back in.
Looking back if I did it again I would just change the smaller hose and leave the lower one alone. Much easier of a job. I think the smaller hose has more of a rub risk.
I did change the check valve o-ring too.
Another project another quality tool, getting a few of them this year.
I will crimp the crossover line too. Quick connect is too expensive and risk leaks on the road.
Now on the the next winter project.
Be prepared to get frustrated, what a PIA!
Getting that fuel pump out is only half the problem.
Changing the fuel lines required removing the check valve assembly on the bottom.
When installing the check valve and line attached you don't have much room getting through the threaded area. The hose is big and doesn't leave much room for a clamp.
I originally crimped the line but even with that couldn't fit it in the hole.
I ended up cutting the crimped end off and using another new length of line and used a spring self tightening clamp and ground most of the ears off to fit.
I crimped both ends on the short line from the pump to the filter as I think that would be permanent. Hope so anyway.
I double, triple checked for line contact and it looks good especially around the fuel gauge stem that passes through the tank. I had cut that line just a tad shorter than what was there so as not to extend too much.
Had to repair the little purple wire connection that connects to the regulator, with the fight to get the pump back in had to take it back out.
Why it has a second connector to plastic? Must just be there for easy access to check regulator feed without having to remove the assembly.
By he time I had in in and out a few times I got the act right but I'm sure I will forget by the time I go back in.
Looking back if I did it again I would just change the smaller hose and leave the lower one alone. Much easier of a job. I think the smaller hose has more of a rub risk.
I did change the check valve o-ring too.
Another project another quality tool, getting a few of them this year.
I will crimp the crossover line too. Quick connect is too expensive and risk leaks on the road.
Now on the the next winter project.