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MG MGB Technical - Filter on fuel pickup tube

Restoring a 72 BGT. The gas tank has a filter on the end of the pickup tube inside the tank. The filter has deteriorated and the filter screen is coming apart. Should I just leave this alone and let the next downstream fuel filter catch debris? Fabricate a tool to reach inside the tank to grab the filter? Suggestions?

Thanks,
Tom
Tom Custer

I'd just put an inline filter ( I like the FRAM clear body one) just before the fuel pump. Have one on both My MGB (80) and MGA (61) and am pleased with its performance. I can see when crud is building up and the replaceable elements are inexpensive.
R. L Carleen

Is the pipe OK? If that peforates you will not be able to use any fuel below it.
Paul Hunt

Seems like with tank drained and the fuel tank sending unit out you should be able to grab the filter screen. It's a pretty good sized hole so long pliers or bent nose pliers might get it done. or hire a small child or person with small hands to help. I am assuming that pickup is near the fuel tank sender unit like my 69 B.

Also, I seem to remember that fuel filters should be between pump and carb not between tank and pump. Apparently, from previous posts not personal knowledge, if it plugs up and your pump goes dry you can cause serious pump problems.

JTB
J.T. Bamford

I use the F0rd brand tank screens , most dealers have tehm in stock .

I also use / recommend the clear NAPA/WIX # 3001 filter as you can easily see when it's getting crud in it and clean out / replace _before_ it gets into the carbies .

Have fun ! .
Nate

I've also considered mounting the clear filter before the pump. It seems to me that it would go a long way in saving the workings of the pump too, assuming periodic inspections and replacements occur before crud accumulations cause the flow to stop. My only concern is the possibility of breaking the clear glass section from road debris kicked up by my own tires. Has anyone had that problem?
Mark R.
Mark Rotsky

The clear filter I use is made of Lexan, which is nearly impossible to break. I use an aftermarket fuel pump and the mfgr recommended a pre filter as part of the installation. I have had no performance problems with it, the elements are easy to change and I can see all the crud in my system that normally would go through the pump. Early SU pumps had a filter installed in their inlet, too, I believe.
R. L Carleen

This thread was discussed between 14/05/2003 and 16/05/2003

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