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AZ Boys: Warning

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by James P. Enderwies, Jul 17, 2006.

  1. Jul 17, 2006
    James P. Enderwies

    James P. Enderwies Sponsor

    Lake Havasu City, AZ
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    For all of us that live in AZ, a word of caution. I haven't driven my Jeep in 3 weeks--it's HOT here--120*!! I put the batt charger on it at trickle charge before trying to start it. Usually have to crank it a while to get gas into the carb. It started fine after the second bout of cranking. BUT, I smelled gas:shock: . Shouldn't be flooded while it's running:? I looked over at my fuel line from the metal inline filter to the hard line to the carb itself and :shock: :shock: !! A " spurting" fountain of gas !!! The rubber fuel line had cracked at the filter connection. Luckly, no fire broke out. Now, that line is only 3 years old!!! Replaced it in 5 min. with no problems. Will later replace the line from the pump to the filter later (have it covered with "Cool-Tek" insulated tubing).

    So, if you live in a HOT area, consider changing your rubber fuel lines every couple of years. Mine were the best Gates fuel line.
     
  2. Jul 17, 2006
    willysnut

    willysnut Banned

    Newnan, Ga.
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    Yeah but isn't that a dry heat out there?!! LOL
    Good idea anywhere.
     
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