There is a filter element permanently attached to the pickup tube. It looks
a lot like the element inside a glass fuel filter. There is no way to get
at it without opening up the tank. Either try to blow it out with air or
you will need to cut the tank open. I tried to blow the one out on my V8
but the element wouldn't tear. If you do decide to cut the tank open, make
sure that you get all of the gas out, rinse it a few times until it doesn't
smell like gas anymore. For safety I would still fill it with water before
you cut it open. After you finish you will also need to weld it closed, and
get a perfect seal; so you need to ask yourself if it is worth the trouble
or if you just want to get another one.
James Nazarian
71 MGBGT V8
71 MGB Tourer
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Allan R. Hovis
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 9:03 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Plugged Gas tank
I have a 72 MG-B which has been parked for several years and I am trying to
get running. I have replaced the fuel pump with an after market pump but get
no flow. I have removed the connection to the fuel tank and the pump will
work fine directly from a can of gas. I tried compressed air from a small
compressor on the tank outlet and it seems to pump air but with a back
pressure of about 20 psi. Is there some type of screen or filter in the
tank or should I apply high volume air to see if I can clear the line or is
there no way to do this due to some emission stuff ? And yes, there is fuel
in the tank!
Thanks,
A. Hovis
72,75 MG-B
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