What to do if your Honda fuel pump is failing?
Failing fuel pump. As the actuating arm on the pump wears where it meets the eccentric on the right camshaft, pump output and pressure will slowly decline. The Honda manual shows simple tests for volume and pressure minimums. Worn actuating arms can sometimes be reworked by welding on additional metal and grinding to restore proper shape.
Why does my fuel tank have a hole in it?
Unfortunately, this hole would allow the fuel to splash out when accelerating or turning a corner. If you are running a vent line it is important that the line is ran higher than the highest point on the tank including the fuel filler neck. Also, the vent line cannot have a dip in it where fuel or condensation can get trapped in the line.
When did cars start venting their fuel tanks?
Up through the 1960’s, most vehicles used vented gas caps. This is simply a gas cap with a hole in it. Unfortunately, this hole would allow the fuel to splash out when accelerating or turning a corner.
What causes fuel starvation on a GL1000?
Fuel Starvation Possibilities (or sometimes dead cylinders that mimic an ignition problem): A blockage inside the fuel tank. Perhaps this has migrated also to the fuel inlet screens under the float valves. If you suspect a tank blockage, siphon most of the fuel from the tank and remove the petcock.
Unfortunately, this hole would allow the fuel to splash out when accelerating or turning a corner. If you are running a vent line it is important that the line is ran higher than the highest point on the tank including the fuel filler neck. Also, the vent line cannot have a dip in it where fuel or condensation can get trapped in the line.
Up through the 1960’s, most vehicles used vented gas caps. This is simply a gas cap with a hole in it. Unfortunately, this hole would allow the fuel to splash out when accelerating or turning a corner.
What happens when you run a vent line on a fuel tank?
If you are running a vent line it is important that the line is ran higher than the highest point on the tank including the fuel filler neck. Also, the vent line cannot have a dip in it where fuel or condensation can get trapped in the line. If fuel becomes trapped in the line your tank will then build pressure or vacuum…
Can you put fuel into your tank if you are not driving?
The fuel level of your tank changes throughout the day, even if you are not driving it. You cannot put fuel into your tank, unless you can get the air out…and you cannot withdraw fuel from your tank unless you can let air in. Up through the 1960’s, most vehicles used vented gas caps.