GAS SOCKS

[jim hall]

I think the socks on my gas line pickup in the tank are clogged. Every
so often the engine will die down - almost cut off at speed - 55 mph.
Can I blow back tru these to check or will that blow them off. Also do I
need them if I install a hi flow inline gas filter ahead of the
switchover valve. Any response is welcome, this problem also has made it
necessary to install vacuum pump for brakes.

Jim Hall
77PB

 

[jim bounds1]

Jim,
Yes, you could blow air back to help clear out the socks, I would leave
them on even with a filter in line.

You may also change the carb. filter. I drove my coach (The Dumpster) to
Lake City after it sat for 10 years, I filled up the carb. filter 2 times
on the 4 hr. trip! The symptom was the same.

Call and I'll give you the cross# for the filter if you need
(toll free# 1-877-275-4462).

Hope this helps,

Jim Bounds
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>I think the socks on my gas line pickup in the tank are clogged. Every
>so often the engine will die down - almost cut off at speed - 55 mph.
>Can I blow back tru these to check or will that blow them off. Also do I
>need them if I install a hi flow inline gas filter ahead of the
>switchover valve. Any response is welcome, this problem also has made it
>necessary to install vacuum pump for brakes.
>
>Jim Hall
>77PB
>
>
>
Jim Bounds / Co-op Motor Works Orlando www.gmccoop.com

 

[jim hall]

Jim Bounds,
Replacing the carb filter was the first thing I did - easiest. Still had
the problem. Added a inline fuel pump and filter, the problem was better
but still occured. Switched to aux tank - Am i correct in assuming that
this is a seperate sender and sock assembly ? This seemed to help a
little - now it happen less often. I drive the coach about 2 times a
week 100 miles or more. I guess I will install a fuel pressure guage
inline to check pressure. How much pressure can I safely put on the gas
tank socks. Thanks for the info on the cruise control - works great.

Jim Hall
77PB

 

[jim bounds1]

Jim,
Darn good question, I do not know a # for max fuel pressure for the fuel
sock. Sounds like you are on the right track. I will be able to tell you
more after I drive my coach to Myrtle Beach the end of the month. I picked
up a no bull fuel filter from WIX today with replaceable filter. I intend
on sifting the goo from the tanks (3 tanks). Will let you know what happens.

Jim Bounds
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>Jim Bounds,
>Replacing the carb filter was the first thing I did - easiest. Still had
>the problem. Added a inline fuel pump and filter, the problem was better
>but still occured. Switched to aux tank - Am i correct in assuming that
>this is a seperate sender and sock assembly ? This seemed to help a
>little - now it happen less often. I drive the coach about 2 times a
>week 100 miles or more. I guess I will install a fuel pressure guage
>inline to check pressure. How much pressure can I safely put on the gas
>tank socks. Thanks for the info on the cruise control - works great.
>
>Jim Hall
>77PB
>
>
>
Jim Bounds/Co-op Motor Works Orlando www.gmccoop.com