[Dave]

Just did mine Tues night, same problem, I disconnected line where it goes into fuel pump from tank, and disconnected line at top of tank, (why its on top of tank instead of bottom IDK but it works)   blew it out with air compressor,  little or no air came out so I checked rubber line section from tank to metal line in tunnel and it was collapsed internally, new piece of rubber line and she fired up no problems (after getting gas primed back thru lines by cranking) 

[Dave]

I finally got it home yesterday after work. Got it running and stopping by 10:30pm. Rides like a box of rocks lol. Front rubber fuel line from fuel cell to metal line that runs thru tunnel was collapsed internally. Took awhile to find the problem, Blew it out with air compressor and would work for about 5 min. then run out of gas again, replaced and no more problems. Brakes adjusted and bled. Tightened the door hinges also. Got a few burnt out lights to replace, (do they sell the bulbs for fogs? never seen them b4) rewire gas gauge, (wires chewed up near steering shaft) wash and detail,  trace out why turn signals don’t work, figure out the red dash light problem and then I will be happy until I take on more projects. Genny seems to be putting out 11.6v which seems low to me but not sure if that would cause light, gauge doesn’t work so I will trace out wires and maybe its part of it. 

Paul: It was a burlap bag on drivers side. I have it out right now, we shall see. Thanks, I will look into some of your suggested improvements after I get the main stuff working. Also the grill assy seems slightly crooked, is this adjustable? It is kinda bothering me now that I noticed it. The tank is strapped down, just seems like they used foam in all the areas around stuff not just the tank, maybe sound or vibration dampening I guess. 

WI_Dave2013-05-29 09:42:53

[Dave]

PMOSSBERG wrote:

Hello Dave,

 

She is definitely a Classic Roadsters Duchess!

 

Welcome aboard!

Thanks, I was hoping to get model figured out right away. I saw your old post about the fuel issues, mine is having similar problems, how do you get at the bottom of fuel cell to get at lines? Mine has great stuff foam all around the cell and I cant see anything from top or bottom. I will get it home and in my garage tonight and then I will get a better look. There is a sand bag for weight next to fuel cell, is it necessary for handling or should I remove it? I also have to tighten and adjust door hinges/latches otherwise car seems pretty complete. Also there is a red light above the gauges, what is it for? Mine is on all the time even running (pouring gas into carb). Sorry for the ?’s but  I am at work without my manuals and some of these things are driving me nuts and I cant stand waiting lol. 

WI_Dave2013-05-28 12:46:21

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