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'72 Ghia Fuel Problem

Hello all. Hmm, Ghia was running great and just died. Symptoms were like out of gas. Still not starting so I tested fuel pump. The pump was not working so I replaced it and all the fuel lines/filter. I cranked it and nothing. The VW spec for the pushrod was 13mm or 1/2". I measured 1/8" for a car with alternator. The pump seems to be working but the filter is dry. Any ideas guys? I primed it and it runs fine. Gas seems to trickle from the line before the pump. Please give me some advise. Thanks, Michael

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Michael Provost
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..........Back flush the fuel line with compressed air. If it runs out in a steady stream afterward.......time to pull and clean out the gas tank.

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Tim Rogers

Yes, indeed. Sounds like the mesh screen in the tank outlet is clogged.

Speedy Jim

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Speedy Jim

I would check the carbon filter that can clog and not allow air into the tank to replace the gas. If you hear a vacuum make a hissing sound when you take off the gas cap. you got it! hint; this has happened to me. good luck. snipped-for-privacy@humboldt1.com

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Crusader george

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