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Old 03-17-2008, 06:03 PM
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I would like some help do i need to change the fuel line from the tank to a larger size on my 87 Baja 240 Sport my new pump has 1/2 inch my tank has 3/8 any help would be appreciated
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Old 03-17-2008, 06:46 PM
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hi rich under back seat there is platic lid on floor undo it your line is there
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Old 03-18-2008, 08:09 AM
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Hi Bob
Thanks For Reply I Know Were It Is I Wonder If I Need To Upgrade The Hose Size And Or The Pickup In The Tank
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Old 03-18-2008, 10:21 AM
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Old 03-18-2008, 12:37 PM
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I have 750 HP + 500 ci engines on 3/8" fuel lines to FP. No issues holding 6.5+lbs FP pressure at WOT.
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sorry i miss read how about this the fitin on the tank take off in side there is a balltake it out or replace it . it reshicte the gas flow the new baja i was told don t have that setup. i have 600ponys i have 3/8 line on mine ! i have fuel gauge on dash it never lose presure i run one carb if i had to run 2 carb then i think you wood have to change??
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Originally Posted by kennyo
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Sorry, I was thinking EFI.
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Old 03-18-2008, 05:51 PM
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Thank You All For Your Input I Need All The Help I Can Get With This Repower I Am Putting A Its With A Bravo Xr Any Input With This Also New Eddie Tabs New Lavoris Throtel,and Full Huldralic Stering.
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Old 03-18-2008, 06:17 PM
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rich sounds good . ithink your going the rigth way. have you run your boat with the new motor?
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Old 03-19-2008, 08:39 AM
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No Bob it's still in the crate in driveway weather is lousey here at the Jersey Shore but getting close to starting. I have a great respect for that water temp is only 42 when i was younger i would drop it in when wormed up and just re winterize it but I am much wiser and older now.
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