"... The overflow pipes are directly above the exhaust pipes."
I ran some some small fuel line off each of the overflow pipes, and
tie-wrapped them at the chassis (hard) engine mounts. I always assumed
these--or something like them--would be stock, but the Moss catalog
doesn't show them. They can't hurt.
Bob
On 7/1/2017 10:36 AM, Fred Wescoe wrote:
> Michael,
>
> I agree with Bob on his comment. I just completed this on my car and
> the correct and easy way is to undo both banjo bolts. Leave
> everything else in place. This gives you great accessibility to the
> hose you need to replace. Be sure to keep control of the banjo bolt
> washers and as Bob mentioned, the mesh screen/spring.
>
> Another easy thing to do is loosen the bolts on the top of the float
> chambers. This will allow some movement of the tops and makes it
> easier to align the banjo bolt threads during reassembly. Be sure to
> tighten the float bowl bolts after tightening the banjo bolts. Be
> sure to tighten the hose clamps when you are finished.
>
> Just make sure everything is tightened up before you start the car.
> The overflow pipes are directly above the exhaust pipes.
>
> Fred
> 66BJ8
> 63BJ7 deceased
>
> On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 12:31 PM, Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net
>
> I haven't done this in a while, but IIRC it's easier to unbolt
> both banjos. There should be spring-loaded 'thimble' screens in
> both, and you'd have to twist the hose a lot to get just one in/out.
>
> Bob
>
>
> On 7/1/2017 6:38 AM, Mike Garvey wrote:
>>
>> Can anyone tell me if it is possible to replace the short fuel
>> hose between the BJ8 carburetors without removal/loosening of one
>> of the carbs?Maybe remove the rear carb's banjo nut?
>>
>> Thanks, Mike
>>
>> Michael Garvey
>> 1967 BJ8/38046
>> Swampscott, MA
>>
>>
>
>
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