Question about fuel pump and gas tank lines routing

[Jim S]

My 87 Convertible has a 1 line disconnected at the pump.  The fuel pump has a short piece of rubber fuel line on it that's plugged off with a bolt.  I need to know if that's a vent or return line.  Two lines run along the passenger frame and one line runs along the driver's side.  Which is which?  And last, there is a small tube on the top right of the tank (pass. side) that has been capped off.  Shouldn't that be connected to something.  Bottom line, when I filled the tank, gas started to leak near the fuel pump!  I need to get these lines connected to where they need to be asap!  Thanks all!

[IndyJimW]

Second line on passenger side should be the return line to the gas tank. Line on drivers side was probably for the Evap system. You should have a vacuum diagram sticker some where under the hood.

Good luck,

Jim Wood

[Jim S]

Thank-you Jim.  I figured it out.  The return line was capped at both ends.  I corrected that and installed new fuel pump to replace the leaking one.  The Evap line is not going to anything.  I removed the rotted out charcoal canister.  Should I replace it and and reattach the evap line?  Most of the smog system has been disabled by the previous owner.

[IndyJimW]

Replacing it would probably cause more problems then it would cure. I would make sure the gas filler cap is vented if you keep it disabled.

Good luck,

Jim Wood

[Jim S]

Thank you for the info.