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From the tank always runs out of gas

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  1. timeckart

    timeckart Formula Junior

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    #1 timeckart, May 10, 2019
  2. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 tazandjan, May 10, 2019
    Could be the plastic covers are cracked, a common problem.
     
  3. timeckart

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    #3 timeckart, May 10, 2019
    the 90 ° plastic angle?
     
  4. fatbillybob

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    #4 fatbillybob, May 10, 2019
    You think you have leak from rubber O rings?

    I have found in other Ferrari applications that O rings are just a small amount under specification.

    On a number of occasions I have had to source O rings from a quality source. Use no Chinese O rings. Use O rings compatible with gasoline that has alcohol. U.S. gas has alcohol maybe in Germany you have real gasoline?
     
  5. timeckart

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    #5 timeckart, May 10, 2019
    OK thanks. I always drive with Shell V-Power Racing 100 octane. Where the O-rings come from in the free trade is difficult to say. I am morning to Maranello breakfast at a Ferrari Classiche dealer. Maybe there is a technician I can ask. Unfortunately not all tips reveal ...
     
  6. ferraridriver

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    #6 ferraridriver, May 10, 2019
    First be very sure the gas is not coming from a crack in the stud mount,
    If not then carefully measure the "O"rings and purchase Viton "O"rings at a supply house.
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  7. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 tazandjan, May 10, 2019
    Tim- No, not the 90 degree elbow. The plastic cover as shown in Dave's photo. Had to replace one of mine. Racing gasoline could cause a problem, too. 100 octane is wasted on a stock Maranello.
     
  8. timeckart

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  10. timeckart

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    #11 tazandjan, May 12, 2019
    Each. The improved plastic covers are much cheaper.
     
  12. timeckart

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    #12 timeckart, May 12, 2019
    Eurospares?
    They haveno Gasket...
    I can change from 170510 to 173890 when I change the electric connection?
     
  13. fatbillybob

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    #13 fatbillybob, May 12, 2019
    Is that an aftermarket part from someone or improved Ferrari part?
     
  14. timeckart

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  15. tazandjan

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    #15 tazandjan, May 12, 2019
    FBB- They updated the OEM covers on the 575M, so I assumed they did the same for the 550
     
  16. timeckart

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