and if not rusted and merely a filter clog, you can take it to a shop and
have the take up line cut out so you can remove the filter--they have THEM
reweld the tank. Happened to me and this is what I had done.
tom
> [Original Message]
> From: Alan Schultz <alan@andysnet.net>
> To: Bill <wjpollock@erols.com>
> Cc: list <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 9/2/05 9:50:26 AM
> Subject: Re: re-gas line filter
>
> Bill,
> It sounds like the screen attached to the end of the pickup pipe within
> the tank itself may be plugging up. While the car is at rest the
> sediment settles to the bottom of the tank. So the car runs good until
> enough sediment collects on the screen to block fuel flow and the
> missing begins.
>
> You could drain the fuel and drop the tank. You can empty what remains
> into a coffee can and see the amount of sediment. If there is a lot, it
> means the tank is rusting out. The choice is then use one of the kits
> offered by various suppliers to clean and seal the tank (not the best
> solution) or purchase a new steel or aluminum tank depending on how much
> green stuff you want to spend..
>
> Bill wrote:
>
> > First 10 miles or so,running at about 65 ,it ran great but after that
> > it started the missing again .
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