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HH56

Re: Old gas tank 54 Clipper

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Question? Can the pickup tube in the tank move at all? When I install the flare fitting is went on very tight and I was concerned at that time about the pick up tube.

Anything is possible but unless the fitting twisted on the side of the tank as you tightened, I doubt it would have moved. Here are a couple of Keegan's photos showing how it routes on a 55 tank.

What condition is the flex hose between the new steel line and the fuel pump? Old hard ones can cause problems if disturbed. You mentioned another tank cleaning. Was there a lot of garbage in the tank the first time. If so, have you checked the screens or individual mesh plates that act as a screen in the bottom of fuel pump?

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Posted on: 2012/9/19 9:32

Howard

WILLIS BIRKS

Re: Old gas tank 54 Clipper

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I will check the fuel pump, there must have been some residue in the tank is all I can think.

Posted on: 2012/9/19 10:31

BigKev

Re: Old gas tank 54 Clipper

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Remove the filter, and slip a piece of rubber hose onto the line coming from the fuel, and the other end into a bucket. Crank the motor and see if the pump is actually pumping fuel.

If not then the problem is either with a clogged fuel line, a clogged mesh screen in the pump, or a bad pump.

If it does pump fuel, then there is something bad with that new filter that is obstructing the flow. Those ceramic elements are deceptive, they may look clean, but the pours can be clogged internally, preventing fuel flow. You have to blow them out from the inside out to clean them.

The other possibility is a stuck float in the carb.

But I would think if you poured a little bit of fuel down the carb and it doesn't try to start, that the problem lies in the ignition somewhere.

Posted on: 2012/9/19 10:35

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JWL

Re: Old gas tank 54 Clipper

#14

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HH56 wrote:
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If your tank is redone and sealed properly you shouldn't need a post-tank filter. The correct location would be between the pump and carb. That's all you need, and it would be correct. I don't think any Packards came from the factory with a filter between the tank and pump.

None came with a filter right out of the tank but several have had sediment and other issues which managed to clog up their electric pumps. If the tank is absolutely clean, probably no need but if there is a chance crap is flaking off it certainly wouldn't hurt to add a decent capacity durable or at least protected filter ahead of the electric pump.

Howard, I installed a Carter electric fuel pump when I was having engine running problems with my 55 Clipper. The pump came with an in-line filter installed before the pump. In addition, there was a note in the installation instructions that said the warranty would be voided if a filter was not installed between the tank and electric pump.

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Posted on: 2012/9/19 10:43

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WILLIS BIRKS

Re: Old gas tank 54 Clipper

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Looks like an afternoon in the garage, I was excited that the car was complete enough to drive , but a little more work needs to be done. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.

Posted on: 2012/9/19 10:44

HH56

Re: Old gas tank 54 Clipper

#16

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One other possibility as you rule out ignition. Did you do a lot of cranking and is the battery still at a good charge? 6v coils do not like weak batteries.

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When I install the flare fitting it went on very tight

If ign is good, Is the filter still full or is the flare fitting actually sealing. You mentioned fuel sloshing into the filter when first started but did it continue or was the fuel in the line drawn in until emptied and then nothing but air?

Posted on: 2012/9/19 10:48

Howard

54packman

Re: Old gas tank 54 Clipper

#17

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Try removing the flare fitting at the tank and see if you have fuel there, if not try blowing into the fitting on the tank and see if you can blow into it, Remove the gas cap first thought.. could also try blowing through to the fuel pump, again disconnect the line at the fuel pump. Could be the screen in the pickup tube is plugged,or the line to the pump. I have installed a see through plastic filter at the tank.

Posted on: 2012/9/19 11:06