C 4 Fuel Pickup Problem on Track
08-06-2009, 06:59 AM
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C 4 Fuel Pickup Problem on Track
I know I have seen step by step instructions dealing with C 4 fuel pickup issues. The solution was to gently bend the in tank pick up tube. Can anyone send me a link to that thread?
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08-06-2009, 08:07 AM
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Is this why my C4 with less than 1/2 tank of gas sometimes stumbles in corners?
08-06-2009, 08:32 AM
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Yes. This could be the source of your problem. Over the years, others have commented about it. When just below a half tank, and I turn left on high G turns, on either a sharp turn or a sweeping turn, I sputter. The problem is temporarily resolved by pulling into the paddock and fueling up. The proper fix is to bend the pick up tube into a different position.
08-06-2009, 08:42 AM
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Yes. This could be the source of your problem. Over the years, others have commented about it. When just below a half tank, and I turn left on high G turns, on either a sharp turn or a sweeping turn, I sputter. The problem is temporarily resolved by pulling into the paddock and fueling up. The proper fix is to bend the pick up tube into a different position.
08-06-2009, 09:25 AM
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My car did the same thing and after I bent the tube I could run until the reserve fuel light came on. The fix works like a charm.
08-06-2009, 09:33 AM
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Go to:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-gas-tank.html
This is the thread. 96CollectorSport had the answer back then, too.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-gas-tank.html
This is the thread. 96CollectorSport had the answer back then, too.
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08-06-2009, 09:39 AM
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The cheapest and easiest thing is to just fill your car up after each session.
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08-06-2009, 10:10 AM
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Go to:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-gas-tank.html
This is the thread. 96CollectorSport had the answer back then, too.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-gas-tank.html
This is the thread. 96CollectorSport had the answer back then, too.
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08-06-2009, 10:26 AM
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The cheapest and easiest thing is to just fill your car up after each session.
Very true. But it looks like I may be working on my fuel pump, so while I'm there, I can easily correct this problem.
(BTW, My tow hook performed admirably last Monday).
Very true. But it looks like I may be working on my fuel pump, so while I'm there, I can easily correct this problem.
(BTW, My tow hook performed admirably last Monday).
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08-06-2009, 10:30 AM
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Go to:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-gas-tank.html
This is the thread. 96CollectorSport had the answer back then, too.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-gas-tank.html
This is the thread. 96CollectorSport had the answer back then, too.
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08-06-2009, 10:49 AM
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The sock should rest on the bottom, check if it does when you go to bend the assembly. Mine won't stutter till I'm into the bottom two bars, reserve light. I don't like to run over 1/2 tank because of all that extra weight. The stock tank is so long, I was thinking of putting fuel cell foam around the pick up spot.
08-06-2009, 11:16 PM
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I also have this problem and can't go below 1/2 tank. I tried bending my pickup tube but that hasn't seemed to help much. I saw something that Melrose T-Top had a bolt in 'cage' to hold a fuel cell in the stock location, but I haven't been able to find any information about it.
08-07-2009, 08:08 AM
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I also have this problem and can't go below 1/2 tank. I tried bending my pickup tube but that hasn't seemed to help much. I saw something that Melrose T-Top had a bolt in 'cage' to hold a fuel cell in the stock location, but I haven't been able to find any information about it.
Could you share that info with us when you find it?
08-07-2009, 10:32 PM
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Here is all the info I have:
From this page:
http://tccracing.com//joomla//index....d=42&Itemid=99
and at the bottom of this list:
http://www.tccracing.com/melrose.htm
From this page:
http://tccracing.com//joomla//index....d=42&Itemid=99
Melrose T-Top offers a nice unit that will bolt in where the existing rear bumper was. This is a complete setup including the cell, the mounting bracket / bumper, fuel filter, and all the hoses and fittings for around $1500.
http://www.tccracing.com/melrose.htm
