[Mg-t] Petrol Screen Filter

[John Seim]

McMaster-Carr sells the screen, as a roll, with an end. You just have to
figure out what size diameter
that you require.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#

John Seim
Irvine, CA

> -------- Original message --------
> From: ImOZ <ImOZ at columbus.rr.com>
> Date: 09/12/2013  9:12 PM  (GMT-06:00)
> To: Mg-t at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Mg-t] Petrol Screen Filter
>
> Listers,
>
> Recently my TF suddenly would not start.  After much electrical system
> trouble shooting, I found there was little or no gas getting to the carbs.
>
> The gas tank and fuel lines were reinstalled during restoration without the
> mesh screen that protects against debris. In lieu of that, I cut the fuel
> line and installed a modern, clear fuel filter.
>
> This seemed OK until recently.B  Significant debris had accumulated in the
> filter.  Not a huge problem, I changed the filter.
>
> However, no fuel would enter the line.  I siphoned the fuel from the tank
> (or most of it), and removed the fitting at the bottom of the tank.
>
> By means foul or fair, a small round soft ball the consistency of rubber
> cement rubbed off one's fingers had caught in the fitting exiting the tank,
> blocking the flow of fuel.
>
> I found several others like it when the last gush of petrol exited the tank
> into my catch-pan. I tried cleaning the tank as best I could in situ, and
> then hoped there were no more.
>
> Sorry, too bad, the engine choked about 25 miles later, and had to be towed
> home. I presume another little rubbery ball has blocked the orifice to the
> fuel line.
>
> I would be grateful for any advice on how to assure the tank is totally rid
> of such debris.
>
> But for the rest of the season, I would prefer to get a new screen brazed
> onto the brass fitting, or even better, procure a fitting intact with
screen
> filter. I see that it is not available from Moss.
>
> Can anyone refer me to a source for that bit, or offer advice on procuring
> and fastening a substitute screen? I believe such an arrangement will block
> any further foreign matter left in the tank until I can properly treat the
> inside of the tank.
>
> Thank you in advance for your advice.
>
> Dan
> 54 TF
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