If the tank is in bad enough shape that the screen is clogged, it is probably best to replace it. Dennis
>From: Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM> >Reply-To: Oxroad@AOL.COM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test? >Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:44:36 EDT > >If it is the suction screen in the tank what's the fix? Does the tank have >to >come out to be cleaned? > >Best, >Jeff >83.5 Westy >LA,CA > > >In a message dated 7/18/2007 5:26:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time, >d23haynes57@hotmail.com writes: > >Why go through troubleshooting extremes? Did you check the fuel pressure at >the tee? If you got anywhere near the proper pressure there, fuel is not >your problem. Yes, the return from the regulator will flow a lot less than >an open pump. After you get the engine started, check the pressure again >with the engine at various speeds. It will be obvious if the pump can not >keep up. Usual restriction is in the suction screen in the tank. > >Dennis > > > > > >************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL >at >http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour |
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