Losing prime
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02-04-2007, 16:27
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Losing prime
My 3208 has started losing prime. Are there procedures to find the
leak systematicly? Are there some locations that are known to leak? Is dye useful? Any help would be appreciated. Dan 85FC35 Jackson, MS |
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02-05-2007, 03:19
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Losing prime
I'd check the hoses and clamps right under the doghouse first. However, there
have been postings in the past on the forum that the pick up tube in the tank is prone to rusting. If a pinhole has developed in the top of the tube it could cause the system to lose its prime I think. But it's a more remote possibility in my opinion. Kerry 82 Fc 35 Denver --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "maureyroad" > > My 3208 has started losing prime. Are there procedures to find the > leak systematicly? Are there some locations that are known to leak? > Is dye useful? Any help would be appreciated. > > Dan > 85FC35 > Jackson, MS > |
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02-05-2007, 03:48
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Dan, would you elaborate "losing prime"
While running?, After stopped? When? Do you have a prime pump? On my 3208 there is a fuel flex hose just before the final filter, this gave way, lots of "white" smoke. Check all filter connections, flexible lines, possibly your fuel pump at the tank has failed not pushing fuel? The 3208 will "suck" fuel, you can set a clean 5 gallon can in front of the passenger seat. Drop a weighted hose into the fuel, prime, then you can eliminate the front section. bob janes, greenville, sc --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "maureyroad" wrote: > > My 3208 has started losing prime. Are there procedures to find the > leak systematicly? Are there some locations that are known to leak? > Is dye useful? Any help would be appreciated. > > Dan > 85FC35 > Jackson, MS > |
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02-05-2007, 05:52
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The suction line running from the end of the copper tubing inside the frame
rail at the right front bottom of the cat and ending at the fuel filter housing on top right rear of cat could be collapsing. This could be so even if you cannot squeeze/collapse it with your fingers. If you believe it is the original, just replace it. dandarst86fc35rbhuntleyil. >From: "maureyroad" >Reply-To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com >To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Losing prime >Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:27:26 -0000 > >My 3208 has started losing prime. Are there procedures to find the >leak systematicly? Are there some locations that are known to leak? >Is dye useful? Any help would be appreciated. > >Dan >85FC35 >Jackson, MS > _________________________________________________________________ Get in the mood for Valentine's Day. View photos, recipes and more on your Live.com page. http://www.live.com/?addTemplate=Valenti...MSN30A0701 |
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