Is the fuel really draining out too fast or is the cork just sinking?

Mike @ KDLL

--- In [email protected], Rick! <kami...@...> wrote:
>
> Greetings...
>  
> I got my Coupe back from an owner assisted annual.  The Fuel flow was normal 
> at that time.  It did sit for three months for the winter...and upon starting 
> to fly again, the header tank drains way too fast -- with fuel in the mains.
>  
> At the annual...the Fuel pump screen was checked and found clean.  Cap placed 
> back on and retightened and safety wired.  Nothing else really done to affect 
> the system and fuel flow.
>  
> The cap was tight.
>  
> Took to Mechanic and he replaced cork gasket in the fuel pump and we checked 
> and there is fuel seemingly coming out the outflow side -- at least some is 
> being pumped.
>  
> All gas cap vents checked and clear.
>  
> I'm having a new fuel pump ordered as that seems to be the only thing we can 
> come up with that is problematic.
>  
> The fuel valve is on (thank you very much :)
>  
> There is no sign of leakage.
>  
> I submit to the learned members of the forum...
>  
> Am I overlooking something?
>  
> Thanks For any Help...
>  
> Rick Green
> 2C5 - Almena Airport MI
> N93686
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