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Dauntless first start after restoration

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by vanfleetlh, Jan 10, 2016.

  1. Jan 10, 2016
    vanfleetlh

    vanfleetlh 66 CJ5 Utah

    Payson Utah
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    Finally after 2 years of working on the restoration I was able to fire up the 66 CJ 5, wow it was awesome, it started right up and runs great. I noticed fuel leaks in the fuel line between the mechanical pump and the carburetor. I replaced all the rubber fuel lines and started her up again. Now I noticed it's leaking some place on the fuel pump. Can anyone tell me what may be the problem? Do I need to rebuild the fuel pump?

    Thanks in advance for this great site and all your great assistants. :rolleyes:
     
    vanfleetlh, Jan 10, 2016
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  2. Jan 10, 2016
    Twin2

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    It's time for a new one :D:D
     
    Twin2, Jan 10, 2016
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  3. Jan 12, 2016
    Welderr

    Welderr Member

    NW New Jersey
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    Be careful that the fuel pump kit is new and not new old stock the fuel has a lot more alcohol in it it attacks the rubber in higher concentrations if you can even find a kit anyore . T.J.
     
    Welderr, Jan 12, 2016
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  4. Jan 12, 2016
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Happy Valley, OR
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    Stay away from the Crown rebuild kits. I tried one. Didn't even put fuel to it but installed it, sat for a year, diaphragm fell apart.
     
    nickmil, Jan 12, 2016
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