<VV> Fuel Questions

[J R Read_HML]

Bill...

If the T fitting at the pump was not leaking before, it is not likely that 
it is leaking now.  Your leak is most likely at the top cover of the pump. 
Turn the screws (5) down a turn or two - you'll feel when you need to stop 
and then see if the problem is cured.  Do it cross-wise, like you would do a 
five lug wheel.

It is possible that one of the lines going to the left-right side of the 
engine has developed a leak at the T.  This is usually a crack in the flare 
of the line.  If you have a flare tool, you can fix it (sort of) - but it is 
likely to leak again further down the road.  There is a bit of vibration on 
those lines - especially if you see evidence of contact with the fan belt. 
Best thing to do there is replace the offending line with a new or good used 
one and position it so that the belt no longer makes contact.

Later, JR

CCE and CORSA member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater 500 Coupe "icemobile" 4/140 (50%)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill H." <gojoe283 at yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 7:57 PM
Subject: <VV> Fuel Questions


>                                   B"H
>
>
> Today I opened the engine lid and found some gasoline
> on the fittings to the fuel pump (only a small amount,
> but the engine compartment did smell strongly from
> gas).
>
> Thanks people!...Bill Hershkowitz
>                 Brooklyn, NY
> "Susie the Little Blue Coupe" 69 Monza 110 PG
>