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Fuel pump "bucket" not sealed, Problem?

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Old 04-28-2007, 05:31 PM
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Fuel pump "bucket" not sealed, Problem?

I put in a new pump and when i pulled out the old one i had to break the seal that holds the top on. I didnt reseal it because i figured it didnt matter. Now i am think that maybe if the gas is below the top of the bucket then it pump might lose PSI from sucking in air from the top of the bucket.


If i do have to seal it, what do i use???
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Old 04-28-2007, 05:37 PM
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you will probally get answers that go both ways. miy bucket is in the trash but i am running 2 intank pumps 1 for na 2nd comes on with nitrous kit. in my eyes you will be fine.
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Old 04-28-2007, 07:28 PM
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The top of the bucket was sealed to keep it full of fuel to help pump cooling. It will have no effect on fuel pressure. I would not worry unless you repeatedly run the tank near empty.
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