<VV> Fuel Pump Lubrication

[Andy Clark]

Yes, several times. In my cases, an overnight (or slightly longer) soak in
fresh gas plus a snugging of the top cover screws usually resolves the
leaking. The gas swells the fiber gaskets.

Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <bowtieguy at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 7:55 AM
Subject: <VV> Fuel Pump Lubrication


> Lon told me yesterday that fuel pumps can go dry and leak afer a long
storage period. He also told me that after they have been run, the gasoline,
like oil and transmission fluid, seals the systems after warm up and then
they function properly. The fuel pump was gushing on Sunday but barely
seeping yesterday. Have any of you had this happen to you?
>
> Bob Vukas
> bowtieguy at cox.net