At 01:53 PM 7/25/04 -0700, Ron Fine Esq. wrote:
>Just a question. How does one remove the fuel tank filter at the end of the
>pickup without cutting open the tank? .....
Ron,
I unplugged my tank filter by drilling a 1/4" hole down through the 90
degree fuel outlet fitting so I could ram wire down the hole. It may have
knocked the filter off, I don't know. Once you have punched a hole in the
filter or knocked it off you can then tap the hole (1/4-26 TPI) and plug it
with a threaded brass dowel. Cut a slot in the dowel to screw it in then
solder it in place and file it smooth. I cleaned and filled my tank with
water before applying heat. Usual common sense precautions apply, no
guaranties.
The other way would be to get a good pick up pipe with some tank sheet
metal in place and have the piece grafted on but that involves tank welding.
John
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