[Bmcu] Tech Tip from Roger

Fri Jun 8 11:19:14 MDT 2012

Mark,  We're on the same page.  I've been contemplating doing that very thing.  That would be two filters before the electric fuel pump and one after, so no debris should get to the carbs.

Roger D

Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2012 09:47:18 -0600
From: marcus at utahgeology.org
To: bmcu at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Bmcu] Tech Tip from Roger

    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

                  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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