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Alright. So I decided I would check the fuel pump sock in my gas tank, as it seems that has been the root of quite a few people's stuttering problem.

The problem is one of the fuel lines is very tightly jammed in place. I can rotate it on the connection just fine, but pulling it is another story. It's like it doesn't actually have room to move off of the connection. It makes me wonder how anyone got to the pump to install the Walbro 255.

Does anyone have any suggestions (cutting is the obvious one) on how to get this line off? Like I said... it's not so much stuck as it just doesn't have room to move. Cutting the line would have me worried. In addition to the line not having room to move, it also seems like if it were any shorter, it would not reach the connection. Although I can't really tell, since it's still on the connection.

And I guess while I'm on the topic, assuming I can get the pump out, what would you guys suggest I use to clean the pump sock, in the event that it's dirty?

Thanks a lot.

take a small screwdriver and pry the hose up a little in order to spray some lubricant between the metal fitting and hose. It should help the hose to rotate easier and hopefully slide off easier. My suggestion is wear some gloves and just work at it.....it's no fun as those hoses get old and brittle.

You really can't clean the sock. If you see big particles stuck in it....just pull them out.

Better than a screwdriver, but costing a couple bucks, are picks for this type of thing. They look like a screwdriver with an ice pick for a head that's bent in various directions. They come in different lengths and sizes as well. Several companies make them, but you'll have to look for them. They work great and less likely to damage the hose. I highly recommend them since, even though you might not use them often, when you need them you know why you bought them. Even more useful if you have a boat.

hold a pair of needlenose pliers or whatever pliers will fit in there loosely over the hard connection at the end of the hose and use that to push the hose off rather than pull it. the hoses seem to tighten up when you pull on them and loosen when you push like a chinese finger trap kinda.

Today I worked at it for about 45 minutes straight and finally got it off. The pump sock seemed fine but I had expected just a sort of bag, but instead of a bag, it's more like a pillow. There's something inside of it... but it looked like it was supposed to be like that.

So I'll go back and do what I should have done before and replace the fuel filter. If it turns out that's not the problem, then that opens up a huge box of other things it could be.

Just thought I'd point out -- anyone who does end up cutting or otherwise damaging that hose, be sure you replace it with the right kind of hose! Regular fuel hose or even fuel injection hose is not the right stuff. You need hose that meets the criteria for SAE 30R10.