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Thanks all.
Sully......I would agree that taking out the filter is a good idea. The only issue I have is that I have to drain the tank first, which is a real bear, especially if I have no spare 10 gallon tank around to hold the approximately 10 gallons I have in the tank right now! That filter was replaced about three years ago when I refurbished this gas tank.
J. Simms awhile back addressed the issue of the 73.5T fuel tank and installing an in-line filter before the fuel pump to collect any garbage. A fantastic idea. My tank was internally coated twice with "RED KOTE" after being boiled in caustic solution. It is feasible I picked up tank trash in the fuel pump. The other day befothe pump screams I let the fuel go too low before filling it up. I should be drawn and quartered for that since it broke a very important rule of mine (never let it go lower than a quarter).
Shadowjack....I fabricated one of these hex nut fittings when I removed and installed the tank filter. I still have it so it will come in handy. I appreciate the help on that one.
I guess for now the best thing to do is at least run the pump after removing the line to the fuel filter to see if anything is coming through when activated. I can take the pump off as well and bench test it. If I reverse the wire connections, maybe it might run backward and clear anything out. Worth a try. Any comments on that?
Anymore ideas?
Bob
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