Fuel Pump Filter
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Fuel Pump Filter
So I got a chance late today to see if I could track down my dead short and fix it temporarily until I get my wiring harness(Going to be meeting the manufacture at the local swap meet @ the end of the month).
So after no luck finding the short I moved on to fixing the breaks. When I crawled under it to break a bleeder, I could smell and see gas on the cement under it. So I had my friend turn it over and I found the problem real quick... It was pouring out of the fuel filter can on the fuel pump. After I removed the can I could tell the little rubber seal was hard as a rock.
So here is my question... Obviously I am going to replace the rubber seal... I am wondering if I should put some Teflon tape on the treads before I screw the fuel filter can back on. My buddy suggested it as an added help...
1. I am not sure it will need added help.
2. I am wondering if the gas will just melt Teflon tape.
The fuel filter can seems like it would be prone to leaking often.
So after no luck finding the short I moved on to fixing the breaks. When I crawled under it to break a bleeder, I could smell and see gas on the cement under it. So I had my friend turn it over and I found the problem real quick... It was pouring out of the fuel filter can on the fuel pump. After I removed the can I could tell the little rubber seal was hard as a rock.
So here is my question... Obviously I am going to replace the rubber seal... I am wondering if I should put some Teflon tape on the treads before I screw the fuel filter can back on. My buddy suggested it as an added help...
1. I am not sure it will need added help.
2. I am wondering if the gas will just melt Teflon tape.
The fuel filter can seems like it would be prone to leaking often.
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While you are down there breaking things don't break the brakes, you will likely need them next time you drive. 
Can't answer for certain but I wouldn't use the tape. You might brush the threads good before installing, my guesstimate if the pump has been on long enough for the rubber to crack & leak it's days are numbered anyways.
John
Can't answer for certain but I wouldn't use the tape. You might brush the threads good before installing, my guesstimate if the pump has been on long enough for the rubber to crack & leak it's days are numbered anyways.
John
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So I got a chance late today to see if I could track down my dead short and fix it temporarily until I get my wiring harness(Going to be meeting the manufacture at the local swap meet @ the end of the month).
So after no luck finding the short I moved on to fixing the brakes. When I crawled under it to break a bleeder, I could smell and see gas on the cement under it.
So I had my friend turn it over and I found the problem real quick... It was pouring out of the fuel filter can on the fuel pump. After I removed the can I could tell the little rubber seal was hard as a rock.
The fuel filter can seems like it would be prone to leaking often.
So after no luck finding the short I moved on to fixing the brakes. When I crawled under it to break a bleeder, I could smell and see gas on the cement under it.
So I had my friend turn it over and I found the problem real quick... It was pouring out of the fuel filter can on the fuel pump. After I removed the can I could tell the little rubber seal was hard as a rock.
The fuel filter can seems like it would be prone to leaking often.
People use an oil filter wrench to remove the cannister, causing it to twist, then split open. Check the cannister for cracks.
C4AZ-9365-B .. Cartridge Fuel Filter-Includes gasket (Motorcraft FG-1A) / Available from Ford/autoparts stores.
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