[Healeys] Fuel Problems

pennell at cox.net pennell at cox.net
Sat Jul 26 18:36:15 MDT 2008


Randy,

Sounds like a clog in the tank.  With low fuel the trash builds up at the pickup in the tank.  When you fill up the trash is suspended and not a problem for a while.

That's my opinion and I am sticking to it!!!!

Keith Pennell

> 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


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