trying to replace fuel pump
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trying to replace fuel pump
I've got a new pump and want to replace the old one.
My problem: I can't disconnect fuel line from the pump and/or from the carburetor. What ever I tried I only stripping nuts more
Please help me!
My problem: I can't disconnect fuel line from the pump and/or from the carburetor. What ever I tried I only stripping nuts more
Please help me!
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I have a set of craftsman wrenches and they work good if they are not too tight, otherwise the wrench spreads and slips around the nut.
Keep the old line in as good of shape as possible and you can reproduce it and keep the factory routing. Just take your time.
OR, if there's room, cut the flare off and install a new nut and re-flare.
Keep the old line in as good of shape as possible and you can reproduce it and keep the factory routing. Just take your time.
OR, if there's room, cut the flare off and install a new nut and re-flare.
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the tubing wrenches are your only chance...and yeah, even with those you won't get them all off cleanly on a flare nut that's been on there for 30+ years.
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...and has been jacked up and rounded off with the wrong wrenches.
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I had the same issue, the fittings are so soft they'll round of even with the flare wrenches. I had to use an adjustable pipe wrench, the grip increases with the more torque you put on it. It'll chew up the fittings but should get them off, mine were solid at the carb and the pump.
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It wasn't easy, but I did it! I bought two 30" fuel lines at O'really and bent it with cheap HF tool. I messed up one line, cheap took needs some practice.
Check out the result! It's not exactly the original, but works well
Check out the result! It's not exactly the original, but works well
Last edited by nikmish; Apr 20, 2012 at 08:25 PM. Reason: grammar problem :\
