Date:         Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:51:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM>
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From:         Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Loud Fuel Pump/Fuel Pump Mount - Was: Thank you Go Westy
Comments: To: Bill MacLachlan <billmacla@gmail.com>
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aaaaahhhh....I will share this with my mechanic.  I was hoping to
avoid dropping the tank...maybe they can suck it out somehow?

Thanks!

On Mar 16, 2010, at 9:39 AM, Bill MacLachlan wrote:

> after time sludge (dirt rust etc) collects in the bottom of the tank
> and blocks the tank outlet tube. Pump works hard  move fuel through
> the blockage, and when it's working hard makes noise.
>
> On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 9:04 AM, Melissa Mourkas
> <westywoman@mac.com> wrote:
> On Mar 15, 2010, at 12:25 PM, miguel pacheco wrote:
>
> If the pump is properly installed and it is making noise, it's
> probably fuel starved. At 20+ years old,  you can look to the fuel
> tank as the cause.
> Miguel
>
>
> Can you explain how the fuel tank is related to the noise?  Thanks!
>
> Melissa
> '84 Westy Honey Bee
> Sacramento, CA
> www.westywoman.com
>