[Spridgets] Dead Bugeye

Mike MacLean rrengineer.mike at att.net
Sun Aug 5 22:47:34 MDT 2012


Problem solved.  As many of you will have guessed by now, the fuel filter was
clogged with sediment from the tank.  I took the fuel line off before the
filter by the carb and turned the key on. Fuel flow was steady and strong.
Tossed the filter.  I used a piece of clear plastic tubing as long as the
filter that fit into the fuel line to bypass the filter.  Car started right up
and got me home with no problems.  I should have put 2 + 2 together with
running on empty and acting like it was not getting gas.  I think I'm getting
slower in my old age.
Mike MacLean

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 5, 2012, at 19:57, Mike MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net> wrote:

> Went to a 50s type car show today with the Bugeye.  After leaving the house
> found out the tank was dry.  Made the Facet pump go crazy, but filled it up
> and went to the show. Traveled at least 15 miles to the show with no
problem.
> Car sat all afternoon.  Just left the show and the car died.   The fuel
pump
> is working, but sounds muted.  Car acts like it is not getting gas, but the
> fuel filter near the carb is full.  What does a Facet pump sound like when
it
> is going bad?  Clogged fuel line?
> Mike MacLean stuck on the side of the road.
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