Date:         Thu, 22 Apr 1999 14:00:56 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
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From:         Steve <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject:      Re: fuel lines replacing
Comments: To: David Beierl <synergx@IBM.NET>
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Dumb question number 2:

how tight should the clamps be?  I would guess that they can be over-tightened,
which would shorten life-span and perhaps set one up for premature future leaks?

Seems it might be a good idea to re-check a new installation several times after
some initial use to make sure everything is seating properly and no potential
leaks or human errors...given the grave consequences.
steve

David Beierl wrote:

> The fuel system from the pump to the fuel regulator runs at 40 psi.
> Naturally you have to tighten the clamps <g>.  Then you have to check them
> to make sure you tightened them.  Then when you get pressure on the system
> you have to check and make sure that they don't leak, and tighten them
> again if necessary.  Anything you do with a fuel system, suspension system,
> steering system, electrical system, braking system is potentially dangerous
> to you while working, and to whoever is driving the car down the road, and
> to whoever is in front of whoever is driving the car down the road, or to
> one side as may be.  Comes with the territory.
>
> IMHO
> david
> David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net