[Bmcu] Tech Tip from Roger

[Mark Milligan]

For me there is one before and one in/at the fuel pump.  Is it possible 
to have too many filters and impede flow?

Mark

On 6/8/2012 11:19 AM, R J DAVIS wrote:
> 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 <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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