In reply to the problem of a plugged gas line, be sure it is dirt and not a
gas problem. I had the same problem with my 67 +4 (TR4 engine). After
driving approximately 20 minutes the engine bogged down and would only
respond to a full choke. This repeated itself over and over. Dirt in the
system seemed to be the logical culprit. However, I reasoned why would a
full choke matter.
I brought this problem to a long time mechanic friend, and he suggested that
the problem was not dirt in the line but the oxygenated gas. He pointed out
that this gas boils at a lower temperature. I drained my full tank,
replaced it with non-oxygenated gas and the problem was solved.
If you do not know where to get non-oxygenated gas in your area, the local
street rod association will likely have a list of the stations selling it.
Call ahead to be sure.
Good luck, hope this solves your problem as it did mine.
Lloyd Shields
Minnesota Morgan Club
67 Morgan +4
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-morgans@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-morgans@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of BobTescione
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 2:09 PM
To: morgans@autox.team.net
Subject: Dirt in the Petrol Tank
Brethren:
Some guidance, please. Just got my car back on the road after a complete
front end rebuild(51 +4). However it doesn't want to travel very far
before the fuel line seems to get plugged with dirt. Blowing air back
through the line will clear it for a while, but not reliably enough to
drive the car more than a couple of miles. I know that the inevitable
solution is pulling the tank and getting it cleaned.
How can I avoid this hassle in the future. I'd appreciate your thoughts
on the subject.
Bob Tescione
mogman@rpa.net
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