[Bmcu] Tech Tip from Roger

[Mark Milligan]

How about an in-line fuel filter installed before the fuel pump?  I've 
installed a clear plastic one so that I can see when it is getting 
fouled.  My car is running again but not quite back on the road (still 
dealing with the DMV and a few bits) so I am not sure how well said 
filter will work.

Mark, with a 1973 Lotus Europa that I hope to drive to British Field Day 
at Liberty Park


On 6/7/2012 5:39 PM, Andrew Frink wrote:
>> From:rogerdavis87 at msn.com <mailto:rogerdavis87 at msn.com>
>>
>> BMCU-ers,
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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!
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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