If the tank is in bad enough shape that the screen is clogged, it is
probably best to replace it.

Dennis

>From: Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
>Reply-To: Oxroad@AOL.COM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
>Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:44:36 EDT
>
>If it is the suction screen in the tank what's the fix? Does the tank have
>to
>come out to be cleaned?
>
>Best,
>Jeff
>83.5 Westy
>LA,CA
>
>
>In a message dated 7/18/2007 5:26:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
>d23haynes57@hotmail.com writes:
>
>Why go through troubleshooting extremes? Did you check the fuel pressure at
>the tee? If you got anywhere near the proper pressure there, fuel is not
>your problem. Yes, the return from the regulator will flow a lot less than
>an open pump. After you get the engine started, check the pressure again
>with the engine at various speeds. It will be obvious if the pump can not
>keep up. Usual restriction is in the suction screen in the tank.
>
>Dennis
>
>
>
>
>
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