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Originally Posted by drumerjb (Post 4843817)

QUOTeDid you do the work or did you have it done? How did they determine the pickup tubes were bad? I'm still trying to figure out if I have a fuel issue or the pick up tubes are bad. It runs on a separate fuel tank. I still haven't put a clear line between the pickup and the cool fuel module to see if it's sucking air.
I don't have water to run the engines long so I'm debating whether I should take it to a local dealer here and have them finish troubleshooting it and just spend the money?

Sorry for the delayed reply. Looks like you got it figured out! I did it myself like you did. The plastic had expanded and was loose on the nipple. Pretty clear that it was allowing air to get sucked in. Went with welded tubes and the issue went away. Be sure to use a good fuel compatible sealer on the fitting pipe threads that screw in the tank. This will make sure no fuel seeps out when the tank if full and it is sloshing around.

I use this (and the high temp red) on all vehicle related pipe threads. Most all auto parts stores have it.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...dba6d7759e.jpg

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Originally Posted by SB (Post 4845984)

I use this (and the high temp red) on all vehicle related pipe threads. Most all auto parts stores have it.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...dba6d7759e.jpg

Thanks for the up date. It looks like the tank mfg used regular pipe dope. So really not sure what to use on the threads for gas?