fuel pump

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  1. axl4u2000

    axl4u2000 New Member

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    anyone has any ideas how to clean a mechanical fuel pump that is clogged? i just put a new one twice already. so please help
     
    axl4u2000, Sep 24, 2002
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    alex; sounds like you have a fuel tank full of goo. You should probably clean out the tank, and install a new fuel pump and lines. Hope it goes well,

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    I don't know how to clean the pump, but I would definitely take the tank out and have it cleaned out. The lines will be a little difficult, but don't they make a product that breaks up the gas goo back into a liquid? Don't know what it's called, but it might help somehow if you find it. Good luck.
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    Most pumps can't be disassembled without destroying them. Clean the tank and put a fuel filter in the fuel line just before the pump to protect the pump.
     
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