[DML] Re: Still a starting problem

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

If the hose is soft and cut short and not even connected to the baffle
you do indeed have a problem. I would replace the hose first of all.
The replacement that Rob Grady sells is a lot stiffer than the
origional. You could also put a spring inside if you want. The hose
goes to the center screened baffle inside the tank. A picture is in
the Parts Manual 2-1-0. The baffle goes off center, there is a bump in
the tank to help locate it. The whole assembly has to be inserted in
pieces and assembled inside the tank, like a ship in a bottle.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dani B" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> I apologize, I didn't really think about the incline problem until
> yesterday when I was at the parts store buying some parts for my 50
> buick and it gave me a hell of a time to start. Anyway, I had the tank
> out in March and cleaned it but I will do it again just for piece of
> mind. Also about the suction hose, I have the stock soft hose, it is
> really flimsy... How does it connect to the baffle on the bottom? Is
> it possible to install a thicker rubber fuel hose from the pump to the
> baffle? The soft hose has those formed curves so it can go from the
> baffle to the pump, but a previous owner cut down the hose so much
> that it just doesn't seem to install that great. Lastly, where is the
> baffle supposed to sit in the tank? I have mine pointed towards the
> back of the tank. Thanks so much for your help, maybe soon I'll be
> able to start my car with no problems! Thanks again-Dani B. 5003
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>
> wrote:
> > Gee! you have a lot of problems with your car! And you don't mention
> > them all at 1 time. For your incline problem pull the fuel pump,
> drain
> > and wipe out the fuel tank, and inspect all the parts in there. Make
> > sure they are all there, and they are properly positioned. I suspect
> > you will need to replace your suction hose. You may also need new
> > boots for the fuel pump, especailly if they do not fit good but in
> any
> > case if they are deteriorated. This may also help with your cold
> start
> > problem. The fuel pump is geting air into the fuel system and not
> > getting the pressure up like it should. Like I said before, MANY of
> > the fuel system problems begin in the fuel tank! I think if you ever
> > have any fuel system problems the FIRST thing that should be done is
> > an inspection in the tank. You will be amazed at the conditions
> that I
> > have seen even on good running cars have in the tank. From
> completely
> > deteriorated boots to rust to water sloshing around, dirt, and parts
> > put of position. And I don't see all that many cars so most of the
> > Deloreans out there probably should have the fuel tanks cleaned out
> > and inspected! It isn't all that hard to do. The biggest thing is to
> > safely get the fuel out and that can be made easy if you run the
> tank
> > down by driving. I recomend that when you store the car for the
> winter
> > you drain ALL the fuel out and wipe out the tank. That way when you
> > start the car up in the Spring you can do it on FRESH gas. BTW the
> gas
> > companies blend fuel for each season so if you parked the car on
> Fall
> > gas it will not be the right blend for the Spring besides being
> months
> > old. One bad tank of gas can really ruin your day. If the station
> has
> > a leaky tank and you get a big slug of water your fuel injection
> > system will not like it one bit! It will stay in your tank because
> it
> > goes right to the bottom.
> > David Teitelbaum
> > vin 10757
> > 
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dani B" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> > > I will check out the cold start valve and jump the switch today.
> But I
> > > also wanted to mention that I discovered the vehicle WILL NOT
> start
> > > when the front end is inclined up more the the rear like parking
> on a
> > > hill or any slight incline for that matter. Doesn't matter when I
> come
> > > back to start it, it will not start without spray or until it is
> level
> > > again. Must be a malfunction in the tank still??? Thanks, Dani B.
> 5003
> > > 
> > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>
> > > wrote:




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