But why on earth go to all that trouble when Moss does sell a new adapter with
correct mesh screen installed already for only $26.95? Moss part number 376-665.
Lawrie
> -------Original Message-------
> From: Rick Lindsay <richardolindsay@gmail.com>
> To: ImOZ@columbus.rr.com, mg-t@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Mg-t] Petrol Screen Filter
> Sent: 13 Sep '13 03:39
>
> Dan, a screen could be fabricated from bulk copper or brass screen wire,
> usually available at hardware stores. It has larger 'openings' but that's
> okay because you only want to trap the bigger stuff; the inline filter
> catching the fine debris. Both copper and brass can easily be soldered so you
> could make and install the new filter yourself at home. Hope this helps.B
>
> -rick
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII - the rectangle with rounded corners, just
> like a BlackBerry.
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: ImOZ <ImOZ@columbus.rr.com>
> Date: 09/12/2013 9:12 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: Mg-t@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Mg-t] Petrol Screen Filter
>
> Listers,
>
>
>
> Recently my TF suddenly would not start.B After much electrical system
> trouble shooting, I found there was little or no gas getting to the carbs.B
>
>
>
> The gas tank and fuel lines were reinstalled during restoration without the
> mesh screen that protects against debris.B In lieu of that, I cut the fuel
> line and installed a modern, clear fuel filter.B
>
>
>
> This seemed OK until recently.B Significant debris had accumulated in the
> filter.B Not a huge problem, I changed the filter.B
>
>
>
> However, no fuel would enter the line.B I siphoned the fuel from the tank
> (or most of it), and removed the fitting at the bottom of the tank.B
>
>
>
> By means foul or fair, a small round soft ball the consistency of rubber
> cement rubbed off one's fingers had caught in the fitting exiting the tank,
> blocking the flow of fuel.B
>
>
>
> I found several others like it when the last gush of petrol exited the tank
> into my catch-pan.B I tried cleaning the tank as best I could in situ, and
> then hoped there were no more.B
>
>
>
> Sorry, too bad, the engine choked about 25 miles later, and had to be towed
> home.B I presume another little rubbery ball has blocked the orifice to the
> fuel line.B
>
>
>
> I would be grateful for any advice on how to assure the tank is totally rid
> of such debris.B
>
>
>
> But for the rest of the season, I would prefer to get a new screen brazed
> onto the brass fitting, or even better, procure a fitting intact with screen
> filter.B I see that it is not available from Moss.B
>
>
>
> Can anyone refer me to a source for that bit, or offer advice on procuring
> and fastening a substitute screen?B I believe such an arrangement will block
> any further foreign matter left in the tank until I can properly treat the
> inside of the tank.B
>
>
>
> Thank you in advance for your advice.B
>
>
>
> Dan
>
> 54 TF
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