[Healeys] Fuel Problems

[Randy Hicks]

Hi list, we're on a month long tour of the Pacific Northwest, Banff/ 
Lake Louise and now Yellowstone & Tetons before we head back to the  
east coast and having a problem with the BJ8.

With approx. 4.5 - 5.5 gallons left in the tank I start to get a lot  
of sputtering from lack of fuel on steep upgrades. A couple time the  
BJ8 quit but as soon as I fill it up it is fine regardless of hill  
grade. Today I actually ran out of fuel with 5.5 gallons in the tank  
on a flat level stretch of highway. Coasted into a gas station, turned  
the ignition back on and the car started right up.

It is hot outside (85 degrees) and we are at altitude approx. 7000 ft.

Carbs are balanced and leaned out slightly because of the altitude.  
They seem to be in good adjustment. Idle is good & it runs very strong  
when full of fuel. Car is not running hot. Tried 2 different gas caps,  
no help.

The car has 2 fuel pumps, doesn't make a difference which I use.  
Happens with either.

Anyone have an idea what's going on?

TIA

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
Healey100M at gmail.com