If your hose is indeed clogged it would have to be between the tank and the
pump. If the clog was between the pump and carb the pump would stop running
because it would reach shutoff presure due to the clog( you note that yours
keeps running fast). There is only a short piece of rubber hose going from
the tank sender/pickup to the pump. This could be clogged colapsed or
cracked allowing air to be sucked in instead of gas. Aside from the hose,
your pickup could have a clogged prefilter screen. You can pull the sender
out of the tank located behind the passenger rear wheel by removing the
retaining ring on the sender. Make sure that gass level is below the level
of the hole and be carefull with flashlights cigarettes etc. If your tank is
full of rust you can clean it with a sloshing compound and then sealer. I've
heard that tossing it around the yard with a small bucket full of pea size
pebbles tossed inside will also help clean out the large pieces of rust.
Last, your pump could be shot. If the reed type valves go the pump cannot
build pressure and it will pump it's heart out all day and only dribble gas.
Chris Reichle
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From: mgs-owner
To: mgs
Subject: Fuel line cleaning
Date: Wednesday, July 02, 1997 12:07PM
Hello to all fellow listers,
After my last run ing the MGB, the fuel lines became clogged.
When the hose was removed from the carb, fuel just barely come out,
and the SU pump was rattling and making quite a racket. In the event
that the pump is good, what is the best method to clear my fuel lines
of debris? I can guess that the debris is simply rust from a lousy
tank. Would it be advisable to disconnect each end of the fuel line
and use an air compressor to blow the hoses clear? Any advice would
be greatly appreciated, as I want to run the car around when I get
home. Thanks to all -
Mike
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