Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2004 18:45:18 -0400 From: Dexter J <lamealameadingdongnopsamlamelame.org> Subject: Re: problem with fuel sender
Salutations: On Sun, 01 Feb 2004 21:30:54 +0000, Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> wrote: > William O'Brien wrote: > >> My question is whether it is feasible to re-tap the plastic threads for >> the screw on the fuel sender. If not, any recommendations on how to >> secure those lines into the pump so I don't have the same problem again? > > Fuel /pump/ > > I think you have a couple of options - drill out the hole and tap to a > bigger diameter, and find an adapter to take your current thread -> > bigger thread, or get yourself a new pump. > > I suspect unless you are familiar with your local engineering companies, > or have access (and are handy with) a metal working lathe, the second > option will be easier. Hey brother Grunff - as gingerly I as treat fuel systems from the block backward - wouldn't the flagellant be able to pull this off with a simple drill press on low settings and a tap set? It's dashed irregular to be sure, but unless its a high pressure or high tolerance fitting - it might keep the machine going till the floors rust out. FYI I've decided to have my 9000 parted out and will have a spare automatic tranny for anyone interested in the spring. I think at the end of the day I like the 89-91 9000 series enough that I will keep an eye out from a dead engine 5 speed southern car. The NG900 2.3 NA isn't as bad as I thought - but I don't like it as much as the C9000 T and fuel consumption isn't as good as the old 2.0 turbo. They are right, steering feels odd at the limits and parts are very 'specific'. No naughty using my 89 9000 for spares. But - the radio is great, that dash blackout is very nice on long runs and I had forgotten how much I like a 5 speed. voo-voo-voom! The dealer here in Halifax NS is very good too - thankfully. -- J Dexter - webmaster - http://www.dexterdyne.org/ all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads no news no phone in - RealAudio 8+ Required - all the Time Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day Mississippi John Hurt - Frankie http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/197.RAM
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