I know this sounds stupid but how does one verify free gravity flow? My fuel pump has been making sounds for a while now and I've replaced both fuel filters. Do I need to drop my tank?

Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM> wrote: A clogged filter or restriction from the tank will over stress a pump and
kill it fast. Verify a clean filter and free gravity flow from the tank
before installing a new pump. Also, if the tank is not vented properly, it
will build a vacuum and add stress as well.

At 10:01 PM 08/20/2003, you wrote:

>well seem my 2 year old fuel pump might have died, right after i get things
>running good things blows up on me. ahh life. anyway seems i crank it over
>and it does'nt start funny thing is my pump is making a buzz but then quits
>and before i could hear a little grind while it was running.
>
>any help?? I have spark, but have a strong gas smell near the pump could this
>have gone bad in such a short time?
>
>Thanks much
>Joe