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I am looking at replacing the copper pipe that runs from the fuel tank to the pump on my 1973 GT. Access is good at the moment, as the brake backplate is off. Any tips for accomplishing the job with minimal stress and swearing would be gratefully received.

Tom

You may already have done the job, but in case it's still of use, I found the fabric could be removed by carefully levering out the staples with a small screwdriver. (Taking lots of photos of how everything went for reference.)

Well, I got the head off yesterday and the diagnosis was correct. The head gasket had blown through between cylinders 3 and 4.

Twice! Bit surprised to find two gaskets in situ: a metal one on top, and a Payen type beneath. Is this normal? It's an Ivor Searle rebuilt engine which I bought 15 years ...

Things may be different for US cars, but the inline fuse was located behind the centre console when hazards were first fitted as standard here.

Chris - thanks for the moral support. I'm coming round to your way of thinking. My main worry is that something more complicated is going on; I will do the work; and it still won't run properly. Hence my question in the subject of this thread.

Vic - thank you for the tip.

Sounds like a pain in the neck!

You could maybe experiment with loosening the webbing which the seat foam sits on?

Thanks All.

If anyone can recommend a classic-friendly garage in the Exeter area, I would be grateful. The one I have used before (at Tipton St John) can't book me in until late September - and I'm not that keen to do the job myself.

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These items are still available and loitering in the back of my shed.

"If you drive it like this you risk eroding the head and block in that location necessitating skimming of both."

Annoyingly, I drove it for 35 miles to get home - having been advised it was a cracked exhaust manifold.

I have indeed: all looks normal.