02.25.23 (cont...cont...)
Today's third blunder and/or RANT: Not sure what Dorman thinks they're selling, but the female barb fittings (800-078, 800-079) are definitely not usable for this application (or their quality control is failing miserably). The center hole is too small for the flare on the tank fitting to properly seat. I do remember seeing that mentioned somewhere else, with the solution being to drill out the hole a bit. I didn't feel like messing with that, so after a quick search I managed to find the SURR version (K095, K100) in stock at the local Advance Auto...for quite a bit more ($19.99ea) than the Dormans, of course. Ordered online just for the 15% off 'coupin' [$35.12] and wasted an hour of daylight running after those parts.
The SURR ones fit properly...though it was a bit fun trying to swap the ends on the line which were already run. Ripped the oetiker clamps off, then dunked the ends in some hot water in an old coffee mug for 20-30 seconds. I was able to wiggle the other ends off with a bit of effort.
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Today's forth blunder: Hooked up the from of the supply line at the filter, only to realize I had a bit too much excess line. So I had to disconnect at the tank, rip the clamp off (again again), and cut about 18" of line out. Nothing like wasting time...redoing the same thing over and over...seems like I have earned multiple PHDs in that topic lately. The tank's in and I finished spraying the top with a bit more fluid film. Don't think I'll need to worry about it rusting for a while.
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Today's fifth blunder: Guess who forgot to order the fuel filler vent hose. DOH! I was trying to avoid paying the $70-$80 for the short OEM hose and steel tube, planning on just using some fuel hose (~22") at $4/ft instead. Somehow, I totally forgot to order it last month. Go figure. Plugged the vent hole bungs with some rubber stoppers for now, to keep out any critters/bugs.
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Then I spent about 2 hours running from parts stores to parts store this evening, only to find out that no one carries/stock 5/8" fuel line in the Northern Kentucky area. Also really questioning the hiring practices of some of these parts stores (LONG story, sad really). Hopefully the NAPA about 30 miles away actually carries what they claim to stock. They were closed by their time I made it home, empty handed. Guess I'll figure it out tomorrow.
RUNNING TOTAL: $4618.35