351W Rebuild Questions
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Topic: 351W Rebuild Questions
Posted By: ny_nautique
Subject: 351W Rebuild Questions
Date Posted: June-01-2013 at 10:12pm
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I'm rebuilding my 351W and am in the stage of cleaning everything right now. Fuel Pump: I have no reason to believe that there's a problem with my fuel pump, but while it's out, is there anything I should do with it? It's clean and I have the new gasket, but I see that there is an internal gasket as well. Should I clean the inside of it? I assume there could be deposits or something. If I take it apart, where can I get that second gasket? http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RA080002A" rel="nofollow - This is the pump and http://www.skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RM0015" rel="nofollow - this is the gasket. Rust Scale: There's a lot of rust scale in the thermostat housing and u-tube; how can I clean that out? Big ass wire brush and what chemical? ------------- - Jeff 1999 Ski Nautique |
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-02-2013 at 12:11am
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IMHO, if it isn't broke, don't fix it. This component is external & R&R time minimal. 1 person did have a pump problem putting gas-into-oil recently, but this is rare. There is more likely a chance it could fail & send gas to overflow tube. I think this will give a rich condition, but engine will still run. If you can't live with that outcome, then a new one is really the best option. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: ny_nautique
Date Posted: June-02-2013 at 11:37am
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Thanks, I edited my post and title to include more beyond the fuel pump. In removing the fuel pump fittings, I damaged one of them. Is this a standard fitting I can find at a hardware or plumbing supply store? http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/jtfila/media/photo_zps01421b01.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- - Jeff 1999 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: June-02-2013 at 11:47am
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Ace hardware, make sure you get a flair fitting and not a standard elbow. just bring the old one with you to match it up ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-02-2013 at 11:49am
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Jeff, That's an inverted flare fitting. The male flare nut is on the tubing side just like brake line. Your chances are best getting one at an auto supply (not Autozone!  ) You are haed piping the high pressure side of the pump correct?  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: ny_nautique
Date Posted: June-03-2013 at 11:37am
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Good to know it is an easy-to-find fitting. Yes, it is hard piped Pete. Another question: when I paint items that will have hoses on them (such as the u-tube and the thermostat housing), should I leave the area that the hose will be on bare? That is, paint that area that the hose covers or not? Thanks. ------------- - Jeff 1999 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: June-03-2013 at 12:31pm
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I would not paint hose-overs - bad practice in my opinion. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |