Re: hph's 55 Clipper Project

Posted by humanpotatohybrid On 2024/3/30 8:16:38

Didn't have much time yesterday but still got some things done. Dropped my tank and drained it; the float had a pinhole and was filled with straight p*** whereas the rest of the gas looked like dyed diesel. I was able to repair my fuel sender and probably will do a video on that. The fuel line out of the tank is rusted and I'm not inclined to try to crack it loose... not sure what I'll do yet. If I have time I may try the "nuts n bolts" cleaning method for the inside of the tank. Or just rely on the fuel pump screen and fuel filter

I removed my master cylinder and a couple more brake lines. Still need to remove the long fuel and brake line, plus a previous owner ran a new fuel line alongside the old one. Though it would probably work, since I'm replacing the brake lines anyway I'm also going to replace that "new" (30+ years old) fuel line.

Also got my 2 new front brake lines in place. Anything less than a 90 bend I found it easiest to just do by hand.

Also found a nice black wire just hanging out under my car, visible on the far left side of the bottom photo (center wire is fuel sender). Well, that explains why the running and license lights never worked in the rear. Surely just more rodent damage. An equally goofed up harness is visible in the front, also (bottom right of the photo).

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