> Sounds like you're pretty familiar with the fuel system of
> an M38 by now.
I know more than I ever wanted to!
> to carry an electric fuel pump as a spare is a good idea,
> though I would modify it slightly and suggest carrying an
> extra stock pump.
A good idea. The M38 has limited cargo area -- so we'll have to check on the
authenticity of carrying *all* replacable parts as spares :-)
> Without a filter at the pickup, it is very possible that
> debris was causing your pump to malfunction. Even small
> bits of sediment can hold the check valves open.
I guess I was unclear -- I removed the existing in-tank filter during
troubleshooting and then discovered the shortened dip tube. The filter had
been in place for a long time. I'll get another as soon as I can, but the
non-stock in-line filter will protect the fuel pump for now.
>I'll be overhauling the fuel system on my M37 pretty soon.
>It's kind of a mess...
Sounds like the original tank rusted and someone felt compelled to fix it
with a junkyard discovery tank. When you get your stock tank together, be
sure to watch out for short dip tube syndrome. A serious problem (at least
that's what the ladies say).
Oh, I'm gonna get in trouble again!
Steve Johnston
===
To unsubscribe from the mil-veh mailing list, send the single word
UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of a message to <mil-veh-request@skylee.com>.