Make sure there are no air leaks in between the glass bowl and where it
seats. I'd bet you have a minor leak there. I had the same problem,
although I use mine as the primary and only fuel filter in the '67... It
works perfectly and also allows me to clean out the crud built up in the gas
tank.
Eric
----- Original Message -----
From: <Robert.Long@acs-inc.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 10:11 AM
Subject: Was Fuel Pump now Glass Bowl
> Dearest List,
>
> A couple of weeks ago, I cried about my 1 year old fuel pump croaking.
> Several
> listees suggested that it may be the glass fuel filter bowl causing
> problems, and
> they were exactly right. I bolted the pump back on, bypassed the glass
bowl
> and it ran like a champ. Thanks alot for the tip!
>
> So, what can I do to fix the glass bowl? I'm only using it cosmetically,
as
> I have
> a fuel filter back by the gas tank. I really like the retro look of the
> glass bowl
> and would like to get it back in the loop.
>
> Thanks once again...Robert - 67.5 1600 - Albuquerque
>
> P.S. For you racers out there, we'll be hosting our first-ever SCCA Road
> Race on
> October 4th & 5th, which is also the 1st weekend of the Balloon Fiesta.
The
> plan is
> to make this an annual event, so if you can't make it this year, plan for
> next year.
> Race on Saturday & Sunday and enjoy the Balloons on Monday!
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