[T3] Generator and Fuel Line Questions

Mike Fisher fisherfarms at gmail.com
Wed Dec 28 12:57:01 PST 2011


I have a couple different size chain tongs, but an oil filter strap
wrench might work.

5/16" rubber gas hose should seal.

On Wed, Dec 28, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Chris Sheridan
<csheridan at virtual-consulting.net> wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a couple random questions. My car is a 1970 Fastback Automatic.
>
> 1) Does anyone have a good method of tightening the Generator Pulley Nut?
> Unlike the type 2 and type 1 pulley, there is no notch to place a
> screwdriver to prevent the inner half of the pulley from turning as you try
> to tighten the nut down.
>
>
> 2) Does anyone have a good method for tightening the fuel return line where
> it attaches above the transmission on the right side of the motor ? Mine
> began leaking and I mistook it for transmission fluid and changed the pan
> and gasket, only to find that it was the fuel line. Replaced that but can
> only get the screw on the hose clamp so tight due to clearance issues.
> Doesn't leak until I start the car and then the line pressure makes it
> bleed all over the driveway.
>
> Thanks and Happy Holidays,
>
> Chris
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