Date:         Fri, 4 Jun 2010 16:23:32 -0400
Reply-To:     Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Operation Gas Tank: '90 into an '85
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Good information, as usual Scott. Thank you.

The problem I am having with the tank in the '85 is that I know there must
be crud int here. Here's why - I replaced the fuel filter and the pump got
quiet and sounded normal. After about a month or so of the new filter the
pump started getting noisy again - not as bad as it was but noticeably
louder. I replaced the filter again ont he way home from Buses by the Beach
and the pump again fell "silent".

So I assume there must be crud clogging those filters (I have yet to cut one
open). I figured what do I have to lose - I never had any problems with the
tank ont he '90. Figure I'll order a seal kit, ditch the '85 tank for the
'90 tank - put in new seals on the top, and go to the newer canister
post-pump fuel filter.

I also noticed at some point in the '85's life the tank has been droipped
before - I know because the tank straps are all bent to H-e-double-hockey
sticks and no longer fit flush against the bottom.

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Thanks,

Jeff
'85 GL (Gertie)
'90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
'86 (We call this one Scrap)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus