[Bmcu] Tech Tip from Roger

[Andrew Frink]

> From: rogerdavis87 at msn.com
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> BMCU-ers,
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> If you read the report about Moab, then you learned of my difficulty with a fuel filter.  I learned a lesson and want to pass along what I learned.
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> As we drive our LBC's, many things can and do happen.  I had replaced my mechanical fuel pump for an electric pump.  This resolved a couple of problems I was having, the worst of which was vapor lock when the ambient temperature gets into the 90's.
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> What I failed to realize, or forgot, is that the electric pump has a filter that is located between the gas tank and the pump.  It is actually part of the pump, screwing into the body.   It's sole purpose is to keep bad stuff from the gas tank from getting into the pump and causing problems. (failure)  The filter is a simple $4 replacement that can easily and quickly changed.  This is now part of my yearly tune up in the Spring, along with oil, oil filter, etc.  To check the filter, you must remove it from the pump, so it is the perfect time just to replace the filter with a new one.
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> Attached is a picture of the residue that I removed from the filter when I replaced it.  This is in addition to what Rich knocked out, by the side of the road!  Our LBC's are pretty tough, but we should not subject them to tests like I did!
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> Thanks to Rich for the instant diagnosis and repair, (knocking enough of the blocking material out) I was able to continue with just a few minutes down time.  Thanks again, Rich.
> 
> Roger D

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