1988 "CC" Colt / Junior thru 8 Models Service Manual, P/N 507659, Page 92Get this manual

1988 "CC" Colt / Junior thru 8 Models Service Manual, P/N 507659, Page 92

Connector Housing If O-ring in fuel connector becomes damaged, air may enter the fuel line, resulting in motor surging andor stallingInstallation of the O-ring in the fuel hose connector requires the use of two instruments, one to hold the plunger down and one to remove the O-ring Both instruments are illustrated and can be made easily of 16 gauge, V16 in (1 ,59 mm) diameter steel wire piece of discarded remote control wire may be usedForm small hook on the bottom end of the longer tool of about V16 in(1,59 mm) radiusAfter cutting the wires to length, be sure the ends are rounded off to prevent scratching or damaging the O-ring seat on the plunger

To remove the O-ring follows:

from the connector, proceed as

1Grip the connector gently in vise between two wooden blocks2 Push the plunger down with the straight instrument 3Insert the hooked instrument between the O-ring and its seat with the hook in flat or horizontal position4 Twist the hook around to grasp the O-ring, then pull outDiscard O-ringTo install new O-ring in the connector, proceed as follows1Place drop or two of oil on the O-ring Place the O-ring on face of the connector3Push the plunger down with the straight instrument4 Pinch the O-ring together and gently push into position with fingers When reassembling the fuel hose, check for cracks in the primer bulb or in the hoseThe primer bulb must be attached so that fuel flow is from the shorter to the longer hose lengthFuel flow through the primer bulb is indicated by an arrow