[T3] Fastback with fuel problem

[jaredkohler at gmail.com]

The overflow hose under fender.

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On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 2:49 PM, Terrie Ann Schmearer <
terrieann.schmearer at yahoo.com> wrote:

> "The whining noise is probably the fuel pump laboring because the
> filter preceeding it is clogged. The pumps always make a bit of a
> whine, but it's never audible unless there's a problem. The filters
> don't ever get clogged unless the overflow hose, next to the filler
> pipe is cracked and has been letting dirt into the tank. You can also
> get water in the tank from wheelspray when driving in wet weather.
>
> Your old gas sending unit probably failed due to water in the gas
> tank. Otherwise, they last forever.
>
> The overflow hoses are always cracked by now. I make and sell kits to
> repair this NLA (no longer available) part. The kits run from $25 to
> $32, depending on the year. Every FI car needs this kit unless you've
> already fixed this problem somehow. This is a DIY installation if
> you're reasonably handy.
>
> What year is your Fasty?
>
> You will need to replace the filter and probably also clean out the
> filter screen in the tank outlet. To do that, you'll need to drain
> the tank, but that will also let you see what else is in there with
> the gasoline."
>
> It's a 1972 FastbackIt"The whining noise is probably the fuel pump
> laboring because the
> filter preceeding it is clogged. The pumps always make a bit of a
> whine, but it's never audible unless there's a problem. The filters
> don't ever get clogged unless the overflow hose, next to the filler
> pipe is cracked and has been letting dirt into the tank. You can also
> get water in the tank from wheelspray when driving in wet weather.
>
> Your old gas sending unit probably failed due to water in the gas
> tank. Otherwise, they last forever.
>
> The overflow hoses are always cracked by now. I make and sell kits to
> repair this NLA (no longer available) part. The kits run from $25 to
> $32, depending on the year. Every FI car needs this kit unless you've
> already fixed this problem somehow. This is a DIY installation if
> you're reasonably handy.
>
> What year is your Fasty?
>
> You will need to replace the filter and probably also clean out the
> filter screen in the tank outlet. To do that, you'll need to drain
> the tank, but that will also let you see what else is in there with
> the gasoline."
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