No Fuel!
Dr. Detroit
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From: New Braunfels Texas
Make sure you buy a new O-ring....lube it with silicone lube and slightly bend the “leader” tabs on the lock ring to help you guide it in....these are a pain in the ***....
Jebby
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,739
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From: Stockton Ca
Spent the morning taking off the rear tire carrier.
Removed sending unit to find a completely encrusted sock! WTF
Can't believe it ran at all!
Ordered a new unit, will be here fri!
Should be running next weekend! OMG
Thanks for the help and advice.
R
Removed sending unit to find a completely encrusted sock! WTF
Can't believe it ran at all!
Ordered a new unit, will be here fri!
Should be running next weekend! OMG
Thanks for the help and advice.
R
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,232
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From: PHX AZ
Taijustsu-san
The 'sending unit' is on top...bayonetted to the top of the tank....remove through the filler hole after you remove the flap/rubbercatch pocket....you'll see it clearly.
While you're farting around in there see if you can see your tank sticker!
unkahal
The 'sending unit' is on top...bayonetted to the top of the tank....remove through the filler hole after you remove the flap/rubbercatch pocket....you'll see it clearly.
While you're farting around in there see if you can see your tank sticker!
unkahal
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,970
Likes: 45
From: Cameron Park CA
Last edited by PeteZO6; Oct 11, 2019 at 07:38 PM. Reason: Spelling
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 37
From: Stockton Ca
I'm beginning to wonder if the Encrusted Filter on the old sending unit was the problem all along? WTF
The car is jacked up in the rear pointing down my sloped driveway.
I put in the new sending unit w/o too much trouble.
The special wrench helped.
After 2 gal there is still nothing coming out of the bung?
While I was under the car, I blew into the fuel line to see it there was a plug?
It didn't take much to see there was no blockage.
Now I wonder if there is a problem elsewhere?
Today I will lower rear until I get gas flowing into fuel line.
After that I will check for problems going from rear to front.
Or should I start w/fuel pump and go back to the tank?
Then I have to wonder if I put the FP in correctly?
Is there an easy way to check for FP function?
Any suggestions?
TIA
R
The car is jacked up in the rear pointing down my sloped driveway.
I put in the new sending unit w/o too much trouble.
The special wrench helped.
After 2 gal there is still nothing coming out of the bung?
While I was under the car, I blew into the fuel line to see it there was a plug?
It didn't take much to see there was no blockage.
Now I wonder if there is a problem elsewhere?
Today I will lower rear until I get gas flowing into fuel line.
After that I will check for problems going from rear to front.
Or should I start w/fuel pump and go back to the tank?
Then I have to wonder if I put the FP in correctly?
Is there an easy way to check for FP function?
Any suggestions?
TIA
R
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,970
Likes: 45
From: Cameron Park CA
I'm beginning to wonder if the Encrusted Filter on the old sending unit was the problem all along? WTF
The car is jacked up in the rear pointing down my sloped driveway.
I put in the new sending unit w/o too much trouble.
The special wrench helped.
After 2 gal there is still nothing coming out of the bung?
While I was under the car, I blew into the fuel line to see it there was a plug?
It didn't take much to see there was no blockage.
Now I wonder if there is a problem elsewhere?
Today I will lower rear until I get gas flowing into fuel line.
After that I will check for problems going from rear to front.
Or should I start w/fuel pump and go back to the tank?
Then I have to wonder if I put the FP in correctly?
Is there an easy way to check for FP function?
Any suggestions?
TIA
R
The car is jacked up in the rear pointing down my sloped driveway.
I put in the new sending unit w/o too much trouble.
The special wrench helped.
After 2 gal there is still nothing coming out of the bung?
While I was under the car, I blew into the fuel line to see it there was a plug?
It didn't take much to see there was no blockage.
Now I wonder if there is a problem elsewhere?
Today I will lower rear until I get gas flowing into fuel line.
After that I will check for problems going from rear to front.
Or should I start w/fuel pump and go back to the tank?
Then I have to wonder if I put the FP in correctly?
Is there an easy way to check for FP function?
Any suggestions?
TIA
R
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,739
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From: Stockton Ca
I have a line attached to the fuel bung.
Even level, no fuel from bung! WTF
I need something to catch the fuel in the tank.
Then I can check the bung?
I can't imagine what the problem is?
Once I get the bung flowing.
I can follow it to the FP!
R
Even level, no fuel from bung! WTF
I need something to catch the fuel in the tank.
Then I can check the bung?
I can't imagine what the problem is?
Once I get the bung flowing.
I can follow it to the FP!
R
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 37
From: Stockton Ca
Bad Bung?
I pumped out the gas in the tank and reinstalled the fuel bung.
I noticed the intake screen for the bung sits a little high off the bottom of the tank.
Bending it closer to the bottom was not an option.
So I put almost 4 gal back in the tank.
Pulled the fuel line and NOTHING! WTF
I ran a long zip tie in the bung and no obstruction was found.
I'm out of ideas, nothing seems to work! OMG
R
I noticed the intake screen for the bung sits a little high off the bottom of the tank.
Bending it closer to the bottom was not an option.
So I put almost 4 gal back in the tank.
Pulled the fuel line and NOTHING! WTF
I ran a long zip tie in the bung and no obstruction was found.
I'm out of ideas, nothing seems to work! OMG
R
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 37
From: Stockton Ca
I can't trouble shoot my fuel system w/o fuel!
Nothing is getting past the mesh sock on the end of the intake.
After I remove the filter to get some fuel flowing.
What can I replace the filter with?
I want something correct.
Having the filter drifting around in the tank does not sound good.
If it sounds like I am unhappy w/situation.
You are right!
Nothing is getting past the mesh sock on the end of the intake.
After I remove the filter to get some fuel flowing.
What can I replace the filter with?
I want something correct.
Having the filter drifting around in the tank does not sound good.
If it sounds like I am unhappy w/situation.
You are right!
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 37
From: Stockton Ca
Fuel Strainer?
Forum: What I am calling a filter is referred to as a Strainer.
It is listed as a press fit.
I intend to remove the current strainer and see why NO Fuel is flowing.
It is the first problem in my system.
I will keep the forum posted! Eek
R
It is listed as a press fit.
I intend to remove the current strainer and see why NO Fuel is flowing.
It is the first problem in my system.
I will keep the forum posted! Eek
R
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,970
Likes: 45
From: Cameron Park CA
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Stockton Ca
The Saga Continues!
After making sure I had several gal of gas.
And still no flow!
I was convinced that the strainer was bad?
So I pumped out the gas that I had put in.
Looking through the gas tank I could see that there was still gas in the bottom.
Not wanting a mess, I used a small can for the leftover!
What came out was a nasty mess.
It looked like rust and dirt that was floating around!
I have no idea where it came from?
But I think it is the problem!
The bad gas is so nasty I have no idea of what to do w/it?
Blowing through the Sending unit showed no plug!
So now I'm thinking about giving the tank a good cleaning and starting over?
Any suggestions for an easy to do this?
I don't want to drop the tank if at all possible?
R
And still no flow!
I was convinced that the strainer was bad?
So I pumped out the gas that I had put in.
Looking through the gas tank I could see that there was still gas in the bottom.
Not wanting a mess, I used a small can for the leftover!
What came out was a nasty mess.
It looked like rust and dirt that was floating around!
I have no idea where it came from?
But I think it is the problem!
The bad gas is so nasty I have no idea of what to do w/it?
Blowing through the Sending unit showed no plug!
So now I'm thinking about giving the tank a good cleaning and starting over?
Any suggestions for an easy to do this?
I don't want to drop the tank if at all possible?
R
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,739
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From: Stockton Ca
A while back I had water in the tank.
I wiped the insides w/stick and a rag.
I thought I did a good job?
Is it possible I loosened up the rust and scale?
I'm thinking this was the problem all along? WTF
I wiped the insides w/stick and a rag.
I thought I did a good job?
Is it possible I loosened up the rust and scale?
I'm thinking this was the problem all along? WTF
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,739
Likes: 37
From: Stockton Ca
Gas Tank Debris?
Looking through the gas cap I can see some crap that I don't think should be there!
That half gal of sludge in the bottom of my tank scared me.
Is water heavier than gas?
Could the water/sludge prevent gas from making it to the strainer?
I have a nice motor and seeing it destroyed.
Or just running poorly due to dirt!
Is unacceptable!
So now I am left with two choices.
Do I try and give the tank a good cleaning?
Or do I get a new/different tank?
What is possible and how much will it cost?
Any experience out there?
Help
R
That half gal of sludge in the bottom of my tank scared me.
Is water heavier than gas?
Could the water/sludge prevent gas from making it to the strainer?
I have a nice motor and seeing it destroyed.
Or just running poorly due to dirt!
Is unacceptable!
So now I am left with two choices.
Do I try and give the tank a good cleaning?
Or do I get a new/different tank?
What is possible and how much will it cost?
Any experience out there?
Help
R
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,232
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From: PHX AZ
I have just put a AOSMITH replica in my 69.
The complete kit=
Tank with stamp
Straps
Rubber strap gaskets
Sending unit with NEW Sock
subtotal $306 from CC
optional; new overflow rubber seal/cup/gasket and tubes
unkahal
The complete kit=
Tank with stamp
Straps
Rubber strap gaskets
Sending unit with NEW Sock
subtotal $306 from CC
optional; new overflow rubber seal/cup/gasket and tubes
unkahal
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,739
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From: Stockton Ca
I wonder if I should have any extras such as a return line installed?
A forum member got a fancy tank w/all the bells and whistles.
I don't want to do this again, I don't want to do it this time! OMG
R
A forum member got a fancy tank w/all the bells and whistles.
I don't want to do this again, I don't want to do it this time! OMG
R
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,970
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From: Cameron Park CA
Definitely replace the the return and supply hoses as seen in my post #25 above. You’ll be glad you did.
Last edited by PeteZO6; Oct 24, 2019 at 10:38 PM.