1992 Chevy s-10 Blazer

I guess that you guys think that these things are extinct.

I did also.

But, I spent Friday last week
and
Today - Monday the 19th of January - wrestling with this
vehicle's gas tank - over a leak that existed cold and went
away hot.

The float unit had it's exterior lines and metal face
deteriorate from exposure to salt and general
ground water spray.

The owner wanted to replace it now -
Even though he was the same "guy"
that had the tank off the last time
who did not replace it when it was seen
to be in sorry conditon - when he changed
the fuel pump.
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Yes, the owner changed the intank fuel pump himself
this last time.
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The guys who replaced the tank - time before last
cut the 2 factory fuel lines, pressure and return.
The owner had simply followed up with monkeyed
together lines on rust, on cropped off close nipples,
using the small worm gear clamps that often strip.
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So it was that I had to fabricate 2 lines capable
of handling fuel system pressure.

Each one had either a 3/8" id on one end ...
and a 5/16" hose id on the other.

A 1/4" brass union.
A 5/16" hose end.
A 3/8" hose end.
And all the appropriate use of the right length
of higher pressure fuel injection hose was
measured for in length and sourced.

Full circle - fuel injection hose clamps were
used to seal the pressure circuits.
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I ground back the rust off the ground wire leg
location on the center rear of the mount of
the tank.

And before attaching all the lines -
installed a little gas in the tank.
Bypassed the fuel pump relay and watched
the pump push fuel out the correct hose -
to make sure that the pressure cirucit was correct.
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Ya know ...
Doing this job right this time -
ate up the better time of 2 days.

It all could have been avoided -
had the men who installed the fuel tank
this last time -
Had they renewed the fuel pump, float unit
and made the necessary line corrections

all
When they installed the fuel tank that had
become a rusted nightmare.

And then sprayed the top end of things with
a rust treatment preventative.
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Amsoil has such a spray can type of material
that can be used on ATV and Motorcycle chain,
Bare metal that has been fabricated, openings
in firewalls - around wires grommets to seal them
and I use it regular to seal up the top end of battery
terminals.

Click - http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/default.aspx?zo=370577

Type "MPHD" in the Search box in the right upper
corner of this page to read all about howo - $9 could have
stopped having to spend another $500.

Doing it right the first time

eventually you will wind up at a page that looks something
like this >>> .../catalog.aspx?category=14
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Using this stuff - will save you time and money.
Especially if you take the time to spray 3 coats on
what you are protecting.

It is a permanent drying material
that drys like wax
and
Does not attract dust or dirt.


Rowan Cook
The Amsoil Service Shop
329 East Main Street
Sophia, WV 25921

304 683-5298

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