Hi Chris, Pulling the tank and discovering a corroded fuel pickup tube doesn't sound so simple. I think my fuel tank is non-original in that its dimensions will not hold 20 gallons (US) - more like 15 - 17.
On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM, Chris Price <iceboa...@comcast.net> wrote: > A couple of years ago, I had a problem with my A-4. I knew it was an air > leak in the fuel lines somewhere, and after replacing all of the fuel > lines, installing an electric fuel pump, paying a mechanic to figure it out > who only did a tune up that I could have done myself, I decided to pull the > fuel tank. after putting it out in the cockpit I pulled the cover with the > fuel pickup tube and the tube literally fell off. A couple of cents worth > of tape and the problem was cured. Those engines are so simple that the > solution to any problem is usually just as simple. > > Chris Price > Pradel > 35 Mk I > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Bob Moriarty" <bobmo...@gmail.com> > *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Sent: *Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:42:59 PM > *Subject: *Stus-List A4 Blues - Redux > > > I know that if I'm seeking resolution I should go to Moyer Marine, but if > commiseration is needed, here's the place. > > The ol' A4 again died, 3rd time in 8 years. This time on my way back to > the dock with a gentle following breeze and an opposing current. Easy-peasy > getting Ox back on the dock. > > Seems like a fuel problem this time. I'll go through the troubleshooting > steps this weekend. > > Life with a classic... > > Bob M > Ox 33-1 > Jax, FL > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > >
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