Re: 1938 Super 8 1605 - adventures with a newbie

Posted by TxGoat On 2023/8/7 22:43:10

It sounds like you have loose debris in the tank that is clogging screens, filters, etc. The old style glass bowl filters will allow you see if water or dirt is in the sytem. Farm supply stores often stock them and old car parts vendors may stock them.

Another thing to check is the gas cap. It is most likely a vented cap, or supposed to be, and it is essential that the cap vent is not clogged or restricted. It also needs to have a good gasket to keep bugs, water, and road dust out of the tank.

If your gas tank filler neck has a rubber hose section, as many do, be sure it is not decayed and allowing dirt/water into the tank or shedding rubber flakes into the tank.