This happened to Frau B. a few years ago, fortunately right after I started the engine from cold, and the outdoor temp was about -10F, so no danger of fire. It's a hell of a mess, tho. I now make a point of checking those pups every few months. Mike Wright 68 Camper (Frau Blucher) 82 Westfalia (Die Blaue Reiter) > >>> The small outlet brass pipe or fitting going to a rubber fuel line to >>> the carburetor had popped out of the fuel pump. It is apparently just >>> a pressure fit. >> >>I have heard of the same fittings falling out of the carb itself. Anyone >>have this problem? Glad to here there was no fire.
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