Ric--
Though your problem may relate to something other than debris in the fuel,
etc. a fuel filter never hurts. Some choose to install one close to the
carbs in the engine compartment. I prefer to place it between the tank and
the fuel pump so that it protects the latter as the screens in the pump are
quite small and easily clogged. If you opt for this location and cut the
metal fuel line remember that it--the line--provides a ground for the fuel
sender so install a new wire from the sender to recreate this path.
As to how to clean the tank: You can gain access to its innards by
removing the sender unit and snooping around inside the tank but if you
really want to clean it out the best way would be to remove it from the car
and proceed from there.
Best--Michael Oritt
On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 6:09 PM, R Phillips <healeydriver1@gmail.com> wrote:
> The other day I was driving my '65 BJ8 on the highway and it happily
> performed by any measure. When I pulled off the highway and made my way to
> a traffic light I had to sit through 2 cycles when it suddenly started to
> run rough and stalled. I was able to restart but it continued running
> rough and then settled in. The gas gauge red more than 1/4. I don't have
> a fuel filter and wonder if there might be something in the bottom of my
> tank.
>
> So: Is a filter recommended, if so which one and how does one clean out a
> tank?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Ric
> 65 BJ8
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