Thanks for the advice on the fuel pump, the swap went really easily. I
have to sheepishly admit that I replaced it for a leak that appears to
be the outlet line and compression fitting. Reinstalling the old ones in
the new pump on Friday, it leaked. And even more frustrating, the new
lines arrived today from Moss leak in the new pump.
Are you supposed to flare the pipes against the compression washer? Is
that odd shaped compression washer really really important?
On the outlet pipe, the new line fittings weren't the same as the old
ones. The new inlet pipe was a completely different shape -- a short
sharp "L" rather than a gentle curve -- but the compression washer
matched in size and shape. I reused my old inlet pipe and fitting with
the new compression washer and it seals nicely, but the outlet leaks
profusely.
I installed the inlet pipe without any flaring and it sealed great. The
Moss supplied compression washer on the outlet pipe is a different shape
than the original (the original is unusual as has been discussed
recently on the list) and that washer got stuck in the pump when I
pulled the line after it leaked. I had to take the pump off to get it
out, and I tried to flare the outlet pipe a little inside the
compression washer afterwards. Only I'm a knucklehead and the threaded
fitting was setting on the workbench with my pipe bent to fit and the
compression washer securely held by the flaring work.
So I've pretty much hosed my new pipe and possibly incorrect parts. I'll
try to find parts to fit at the local auto parts stores and my good
hardware store. Luckily it's freezing today so no convertible time lost.
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Steven Newell
Littleton, CO
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