BRB-83-911SC

re-read some of the posts on your threads - it *could* be the strainer, but more likely the pump or possibly the filter. Take the filter off first, then see if the pump pumps; if not, try a different pump. If you get fuel flow when you take off the pump (it should drain via gravity if the strainer is not plugged), then it is not the strainer.

martinss

I would look first to the gas filter. Mine was very dirty, despite the fact the in-tank strainer was in good condition (obviously the filter is designed to capture smaller particles than the strainer). You could disconnect the fuel hose from the tank outlet to the pump at the pump end, and see if you get good flow there first. Be sure to have a hose clamp on the hose before you disconnect at the pump and a way to catch any leaking gas. Disconnect the battery first, etc.

Or you could just replace the filter first if it is old or of unknown age and see if that helps.

BTW, I used a marking pen to add the date of filter installation to the new filter. I saw this in an earlier thread - sorry I can't remember who posted it - but a great idea.

brianrheffron

The hose clamp, or "Jubilee Clip" as we call it this side of the pond,
is just a genius idea. How come no one thought of this before.
Give the man a prize.

AirtekHVAC

Great minds....I did the same thing...when I bought mine, the tank was in the trunk, and all the fuel system parts in a box (at least the ones that were not missing), there was no strainer, but just the "hub" (in the box). I noticed that the plastic around the boss had a couple cracks, although it seemed to be tight in the tank. I filled the cracks with epoxy, then hose clamped it. Left it in place for a few months, then inserted the new strainer and tightened, then removed hose clamp.