Bill,
Since your fuel is suctioned from the top of the tank, it may be that
the tube that goes into the tank has developed a hole somewhere up from
the bottom. If so, once the fuel reached that point, you would get
symptoms of running out of fuel.
Also, I point out that clear in-line filters don't always fill up. THe
one on my Spit does not.
Also, check the fuel pump itself. When the tank is full, it takes less
suction to pump the fuel, than when it gets lower in the tank. Like
water, fuel seeks its own level. If the pump is weak, it might show the
same symptom.
Hope this help[s,
Joe Curry
Georgas, Bill wrote:
>
> First, Thanks to all how responded on my recent coil/ignition problem. On to
> my next TR challenge. My '72 TR6 is experiencing significant fuel delivery
> problems.
>
> Facts:
>
> - Low (less than 1/4) fuel in the Tank
>
> - Car is warm, no choke used.
>
> - Car runs well great with full tank.
>
> - I get lousy mileage (10-12 MPG).
>
> Symptoms:
>
> - Inline Glass Fuel filter is empty/near empty. You can actually view air
> bubbles being pulled into the filter.
>
> - Car sputters and dies (well, it's not getting _any_ gas...).
>
> My first thoughts are to:
>
> - Make sure I don't have any obvious air leaks that would cause the problems.
>
> - Then, check the fuel pump diaphragm is intact.
>
> Any thoughts or tips? Thanks in advance,
>
>
> Bill
> 972/273-1714- Voice/Fax
> bill.georgas@mci.com
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