fitting new fuel jumper line
#1
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
fitting new fuel jumper line
I thought I'd start a new thread on this issue for the sake of anyone who searches in future...
As explained in this thread, I'm replacing my fuel jumper line
But I cannot get the new one in place. Here's why:
There is not enough clearance between the pipe on the bottom of the damper and the block. I know it looks as though a bit of fiddling will make it go on, but after many hours trying, I'm sure it won't go on. I can press it up against there and turn it, but the thread won't bite.
Interestingly, the new jumper line is worse in this regard than the original:
...but as it turns out I can't get the original to go back on either - there still isn't enough room.
I presume the only solution is to either remove or loosen and rotate the damper...but there is no way that nut is coming off without significant stress on the bracket that holds it on to the rail. I'm afraid of cracking the rail.
Any suggestions?
As explained in this thread, I'm replacing my fuel jumper line
But I cannot get the new one in place. Here's why:
There is not enough clearance between the pipe on the bottom of the damper and the block. I know it looks as though a bit of fiddling will make it go on, but after many hours trying, I'm sure it won't go on. I can press it up against there and turn it, but the thread won't bite.
Interestingly, the new jumper line is worse in this regard than the original:
...but as it turns out I can't get the original to go back on either - there still isn't enough room.
I presume the only solution is to either remove or loosen and rotate the damper...but there is no way that nut is coming off without significant stress on the bracket that holds it on to the rail. I'm afraid of cracking the rail.
Any suggestions?
#3
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Loosen the nut that holds the fuel damper in place
I'm currently soaking it in pb blaster and letting it reflect on life for a while!
#4
Race Car
#5
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Sorted! Thanks guys.
I let it soak for a while, then took a cloth, folded it a few times and stuffed that down between the damper and the intake to limit the movement of the damper without denting it.
Then a few sharp taps of a wrench with a mallet and it came loose. The washer behind the nut was very warped...no idea how that happened. Also the damper bracket bent out of shape from where it was but as long as nothing's leaking I don't mind.
Now I'm just giving it some time with the hood up to evaporate any fuel before I fire it up.
Thanks.
I let it soak for a while, then took a cloth, folded it a few times and stuffed that down between the damper and the intake to limit the movement of the damper without denting it.
Then a few sharp taps of a wrench with a mallet and it came loose. The washer behind the nut was very warped...no idea how that happened. Also the damper bracket bent out of shape from where it was but as long as nothing's leaking I don't mind.
Now I'm just giving it some time with the hood up to evaporate any fuel before I fire it up.
Thanks.
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