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leaky gas line

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Debruins, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. Sep 7, 2006
    Debruins

    Debruins Low on $$ High on life

    Mass. summer in ME
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    Hello,
    I have a leaky gas line between the tank and pump. It is not the metal tube it is newer, 80's??, hose. Can I splice in a new piece or do I have to run the whole thing? My tank is in the rear so it is more of a pain. Also how do you drian the tank? from the leak or where? just running it seems like a bad idea.
     
    Debruins, Sep 7, 2006
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  2. Sep 7, 2006
    69utjeeper

    69utjeeper Member

    layton, Utah
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    Siphon the tank out the filler may be an option, I would replace the whole piece not knowing the whole story, did it get pinched or just old and cracking, if it is old and cracking it could also be letting air in the system... if it was mine I would replace the whole rubber line...
     
    69utjeeper, Sep 7, 2006
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  3. Sep 7, 2006
    MOP

    MOP Active Member

    Pullman, WA
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    I would drain the tank from the bottom by cutting the hose in a gas can...then replace the whole thing. It is not worth the frustration considering how cheap the rubber fuel line is.
     
    MOP, Sep 7, 2006
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  4. Sep 8, 2006
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

    Huntingdon PA
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    An easy way to siphon the fuel out of your tank is to get a fuel siphon hose/ball often used for marine fuel tanks... I think you can even find them at WalMart.
     
    lynn, Sep 8, 2006
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