carry a spare electic fuel pump and a little hose. gas is really not good
for the mucos membranes in your mouth . . .
----- Original Message -----
From: <nmleeds@mindspring.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 10:14 AM
Subject: Fuel Hu - how to clean fuel lines and gas tank?
> All,
>
> Just went and got the temp plates for my car . . . and instead of working
on weather proofing and electrical problems decided to spend the day with
the top off racing down residential streets at 70mph and taking corners...
All I can say is WOW - even though the suspension clearly needs some work my
first prolonged roadster driving experiance was well worth the effort.
>
> Here's the problem: After about 20 minutes of waking up the neighborhood
(no muffler yet) the fuel ran dry. First, I looked in the tank - when I
removed the gas cap there was a suction fit. Then I looked at the filter,
bone dry, and rusty.
>
> I'm guessing that some breathing line or fuel line is clogged with rust.
After about 20 minutes of sucking fuel into my mouth and spitting it onto
the ground the car started back up and I was able to get home.
>
> Ideas?
>
> Nathaniel
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