[Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank

[Bruce Hamper]

Thanks!  I'll keep you posted on progress.  I'm tempted to try heating the
tank in the BBQ.  If I remember correctly, that is what Frank C. would do.
Bruce

On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM David Lieb <72spridget at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would add that you want that filter to be before the fuel pump.
>
> On Sun, Jun 6, 2021, 02:50 GUY DAY via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Bruce,
>>
>> The only way I have heard of is to pull the filter off by whatever means
>> possible and then use an in-line filter in the engine bay where it is
>> easier to reach.
>>
>> I have also thought that a good reversed flow of kerosene or a fairly
>> high pressure air line may do the trick but I've never tried that.
>>
>> Best of luck,
>>
>>
>> Guy R Day
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------ Original Message ------
>> From: "Bruce Hamper via Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> To: "Spridget list" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, 6 Jun, 21 At 00:36
>> Subject: [Spridgets] Repairing old fuel tank
>>
>> Has anyone had success cleaning the take-up tube on original Bugeye fuel
>> tanks? Mine is completely plugged. I've looked at the 'sock' covering the
>> pickup tube, visible through the sender unit hole. It appears to have a
>> latex coating on it. Needless to say, the pump cannot draw gas up through
>> the tube. Any hope of repairing it? I can't figure out how to reach the
>> filter.
>> Bugeye in St. Louis
>> Bruce
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