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we can't be out of gas...
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hockeydad4-22
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Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:11 pm Posts: 2378 Location: Highlands Ranch Colorado
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we can't be out of gas...
Ok, so we fixed the shackle, r and r'd the tank to replace all the cracked and leaking file fill and vent hoses and put it all back together but when the tank is half full, it no longer picks up. We are not pumping fuel.
I thas a 23 gal after market tank and I know there is 7 gallons in it now.
any ideas? I am stumped. When we pulled the tank everything looked good inside. Works fine when full, just dies when we reach half tank.
Thanks
_________________ [color=#BFFF40]Greg
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Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:05 pm |
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Moab Mike
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Joined: Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:59 pm Posts: 1940 Location: Witness Protection Program
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Re: we can't be out of gas...
You might have the pick up line and the vent line backwards.
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Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:39 pm |
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hockeydad4-22
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Joined: Tue Nov 02, 2010 1:11 pm Posts: 2378 Location: Highlands Ranch Colorado
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Re: we can't be out of gas...
_________________ [color=#BFFF40]Greg
If you are the smartest person in the room - You are in the wrong room
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Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:56 pm |
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Viperwolf1
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Re: we can't be out of gas...
You don't need a return. Mount the pump as close to the tank and as low as you can. That will make it easier for the pump to work and will pressurize most of the fuel line minimizing vapor lock tendancies.
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Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:31 pm |
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Shawns Fords
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Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 7:36 pm Posts: 779 Images: 0
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Re: we can't be out of gas...
sometimes a line can get a crack in it and will suck air when the pump is running. I had this happen to me more than once and it turned out to just be a short section of rubber fuel line was worn out and ruptured.
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Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:40 am |
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ClayJ
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Joined: Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:45 am Posts: 521 Images: 0 Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: we can't be out of gas...
Some simple things.
Disconnect hose at the carb, extend with more hose, then put the end into a big glass jar. Crank the engine a few times to see if gas is coming through. Let it sit for a while and see if it has water in it.
If you have a vacuum/pressure gauge, attach that and crank a bit to see what sort of fuel pressure you are getting.
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Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:19 pm |
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