<VV> [FC] Stranded Rampy

[D. Monasterio]

    There is a temporary way I used years ago to deal with a pluged 
strainer. Dissconecting the inlet pipe at the pump, puting a suitable hose 
on it (the pipe) and blowing hard, usualy disclogges the strainer enough to 
finish travel. Compressed air works easier. Then, reconect pipe at pump, 
dissconect one outlet pipe and try hand pumping (by loosening the pump 
bolt). If it doesn't work, try blowing with mouth at the tank inlet. This 
works if there is dirt in the pump check valves. Don't forget to wipe out 
any spilled fuel before trying to start engine.

    Daniel Monasterio

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Corvanatics AB" <corvanatics at corvair.org>; "VirtualVairs AA" 
<VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 7:40 PM
Subject: [FC] Stranded Rampy


> Anyone in or near El Centro (or El Central) CA that can lend a hand to my
> nephew.  He bought a Rampy in San Diego earlier today and is headed for 
> AZ.
> He is telling me (by phone) that he needs a fuel pump.  But, I'm guessing
> he's dealing with a plugged strainer in the tank..
>
> I told him to get a 5 gal can of gas, bungee it into the bed safely and 
> run
> a line down to the "normal" connection underneath.  Then see if it runs OK
> or not.
>
> Anyway, if you are in or near that area and might possibly be able to help
> out with a spare pump (if it turns out to be that) please send me a 
> private
> email to let me know.
>
> Later, JR
> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
>
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