It's been a while ,so I learn. Any method of stopping gas flow would be of help. I thought it would eventually stop but it "keeps on comin". Thanks, Jeff
Fuel Pump Install
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Re: Fuel Pump Install
Just did this on my '63. Needle-nose vise grips with some padding - clamped it back by the gas tank, so there was some gas from the line when I removed the line at the pump, but not much (could have clamped it at the pump, but things are pretty tight in that area). As you've discovered, if you don't clamp it someplace, you'll empty the tank when you disconnect the hose.- Top
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Re: Fuel Pump Install
Just did this on my '63. Needle-nose vise grips with some padding - clamped it back by the gas tank, so there was some gas from the line when I removed the line at the pump, but not much (could have clamped it at the pump, but things are pretty tight in that area). As you've discovered, if you don't clamp it someplace, you'll empty the tank when you disconnect the hose.
Yes, the bottom of the tank in every 1963-74 Corvette is higher than the fuel line so if the line is open at any point, the fuel will just gravity flow until the tank is empty. The same thing will happen if the diaphragm in the fuel pump fails.In Appreciation of John Hinckley- Top
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I use a pair of plastic slide-locking pliers with rounded jaws made specifically for stopping flow in 3/8" rubber fuel lines without damaging them - most FLAPS have them.
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