[JAGNUTS] Why won't it work?

[mike scales]

Hi Jeff;  If the outlet is at a right angle to the tank, chances are it is a
fitting, which will screw out of the tank . Clean it off at the tank, is it
brass, can you see threads going into the tank? If so, it is a fitting, it
should screw out, and after you poke the hole in the tank with a rod, gas
should flow out all over the floor.  Make sure the elbow[fitting] is clear
before you put it back in. If you only put in five liters, you should be
able to catch most of it with an ice cream pail.  Good luck....Mike.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J. Betcher" <j.betcher@sasktel.net>
To: <jagnuts@autox.team.net>; "'JAGNUTS'" <jagnuts@accesscomm.ca>
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 2:53 PM
Subject: RE: [JAGNUTS] Why won't it work?


> Thanks Mike.  I think you may be right.  The problem is how to unblock
> it.  The connection to the tank makes a right angle turn into the tank
> and I'm not able to coax a wire around it.  I tried using my air
> compressor to shoot air back into the tank to no avail.  I am at a loss.
> Any other ideas?  Anyone else?
>
> Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jagnuts-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:jagnuts-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of mike scales
> Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 5:22 PM
> To: jagnuts@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [JAGNUTS] Why won't it work?
>
> Hi Jeff:  Check the line where it comes out of the tank.  I had a tank
> relined once, they did a terrific job, even sealed up the pickup inside
> the
> tank. I pushed a coathanger through the fitting on the tank, and gas
> flowed
> properly....keep the trouble light and any open flames away, I lost
> about a
> liter of gas before I got the line fitting back on,,,,,,hope this
> helps.....good luck....Mike.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "J. Betcher" <j.betcher@sasktel.net>
> To: <jagnuts@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 4:20 PM
> Subject: [JAGNUTS] Why won't it work?
>
>
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I have an update and a question on my MGB.  I have had the gas tank
> > cleaned and coated inside and out.  I have installed a new fuel pump
> and
> > reconnected the fuel lines.  A new spin-on oil filter adaptor has been
> > installed and I have changed the oil.  After having done this I put
> > about 5 litres of gas in the tank and disconnected the fuel line at
> the
> > carbs.  I then connected the battery in order for the fuel pump to
> pump
> > gas through the line.  The pump sounds good and I can feel air
> pulsating
> > out the fuel line but I cant seem to get it to pump fuel.  I tried to
> > back prime the line with gas from the carburetor end only to have the
> > pump empty it out of the line and pump air once again.  The lines are
> > patent as I had gas come from the tank side prior to its removal.  All
> > connections are tight and there is no obvious leak.
> >
> > I am at a loss.  Any ideas?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Jeff Betcher
> >
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