[Healeys] Fuel Problems

[Alan Seigrist]

If you have added an inline fuel filter it sounds like it is plugged
up, probably with rust from your tank.  Replace the fuel filter - it
wil cause this exact problem.

Alan




On 7/27/08, Randy Hicks <Healey100M at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
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Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
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