In a message dated 05/02/2002 9:55:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
pharr@terralign.com writes:
> So, that is my advice. Don't mess around and waste valuable driving time.
> Be aggressive and have the tank restored.
I agree. I just had a similar fuel delivery problem recently on my "3". Laid
me up two more weeks and just after I put it back on the road after its
winter "maintenance interval". I could see > floaties and some rust scale
> using the flashlight (not match) method. Sediment bowl also indicated
> suspicious non gaseous matter. In addition to that previously mentioned I
> replaced all the fuel lines that are replaceable, the metal lines I took
> off and used 20 gauge wire to clear obstructions, followed by a soak in
> carb cleaner and a blast of compressed air. Replace any unions or other
> fittings as necessary, yadda, yadda, yadda.
>
> Bite the bullet, get the tank boiled (mine was only $50) and what not. Do
> the complete job, you'll drive easier and sleep better at night. Nothing lik
> e wondering in the back of your mind whether you'll have to call AAA to put
> a damper on an otherwise beautiful day.
>
> Best Regards,
> Ed (58 TR3A)
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