[T3] Center Tunnel Fuel Line

[Dave Hall]

If you've only got carbs on this car, why not revert to the original type of
fuel pump that the carbed cars use?  That would seem to be the simplest
solution.  If you have an oil-pressure switch to work the fuel pump,
wouldn't it take a while cranking to build up pressure before you get fuel
flow?  

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Brion
Sabbatino
Sent: 03 January 2012 01:57
To: type3
Subject: [T3] Center Tunnel Fuel Line


Is the fuel line that runs through the center tunnel metal all the way
through it? I can see where at either end it connects to the rubber fuel
lines. 

I finally got to the point of starting the vehicle today. Drained and
refueled fuel tank. Cranked engine over. Sounds good. No start. Low and
behold, no fuel to engine bay. Checked fuel pump, OK. Checked line from
tank, OK. Checked line from pump to rear, Bingo! It is clogged probably with
six year old fuel that has varnished and hardened somewhere in the line. 

I was able to run some guy wire from the front towards the rear to ream it
out. Did not make it the entire length before it got too dark. Will try
again in the am from the rear forward to avoid that hard right angle curve
the metal line takes in the front. 

If it is all metal I can't see this doing any harm. Once I can blow
compressed air through it I will force solvent through the line to clean it
more thoroughly. If it is plastic like on a 914 I need to replace the line. 

I just picked this vehicle up a few months ago as part of a package deal in
order to obtain a '66 Deluxe Bus (clean with 79K). I want to get it all good
as the original owner would like to purchase the Squareback. It was her
first car and she does not possess the skills to get her road worthy again.
Very clean car with low miles that just sat for years. Am I on the right
track?

Also, has anyone installed an oil pressure fuel pump cut off switch on a
Type 3?

Yes I know FI came on the car. It is a 1969 Squareback with manual
transmission. The last owner had the engine rebuilt (local VW shop) and had
him install duel solex carburetors. The put a Faucet low pressure pump in.
So I would like to add the fuel pump cut-off for safety.

While I would love to keep it, I just have too many cars in the stable. I
can use the sale proceeds to help finance the repainting of the Bus.

Thanks,

Brion S
S. Utah
 		 	   		  
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