Good morning!

As always, great to hear from you all and many thanks.

I am glad to hear you questioning the fuel in the top of the lid of the hand pump. I've been wondering that myself. You know, the lines above it continue to be dry. In my uneducated mind, I took the dripping fuel that I saw from the pump, and imagined greater pressure squirting it upward. It wouldn't have to be old faithful to get it into the cap. I don't know. However, I am confident that A leak is here. So, we'll get it fixed and go from there.

Also tracking with you on the previous repairs. After spending a little time getting my hands dirty. I can see that the hoses would be a good "fix to sell" repair. I have also wondered what may be lurking beneath. Its great to be learning about all of this.

I got your message about posting a new thread on replacing the pump. Do you think this repair is one that I could do? I received my Haynes repair manual and my initial tool set. The manual does not address replacing the pump. What is this pumps "real name"? Fuel primer pump? The manual does get describe replacing glow plugs. I think I can do that.

I am curious as to what tools you think I should consider necessity in my tool box.

A whole hearted thanks for all of your information and support. I am having a great time with my new hobby and friends.

Take care and more later,
Shelly