So it begins....

[Alaska Mike]

You mean the factory single malt glass?

Obviously a Series has that extra visual indicator, but the clear filter allows you to mount it slightly closer to the carb. The only vehicle I had a sediment bowl on would appear full (as viewed throught the bowl) even when the tank was empty. YMMV.

That said, I wish I could keep my sediment bowl. Somehow I don't think it's rated for MPFI pressure.

That does bring up a good point, though. What do the contents of the sediment bowl look like?

 

[AmericaOverland]

As promised her are some pictures of the Rover on the trailer and of the whole rig on the way home.

Wow, that is a nice-looking truck. A 1964, and you were able to unload it and drive it immediately!

Me, I had to buy a rusted truck in shambles and wait nearly a year before I can even get in it (still NOT finished, never mind drivable).

Stephanie

 

[stevenmd]

You mean the factory single malt glass?

:elkgrin:

 

[Wander]

I would order a spare fuel pump to keep in your onboard spares kit. Easy to install if needed. Some guys just replace the whole unit with an electric aftermarket one but the original fuel pumps are pretty cheap.

Oh, until you get the gauge sorted out, figure how many miles you can get out of a tank... I'm too ashamed to tell you how many times I ran out of fuel, usually only a few blocks from home...

The PO did put an electric pump on the truck, sorry I should have mentioned that. The problem lies in that the ODO is not working. If a new filter fixes it I'll be able to (sort of) trust the gauge but I'm keeping a gas can with me along with my AAA card.

You mean the factory single malt glass?

Obviously a Series has that extra visual indicator, but the clear filter allows you to mount it slightly closer to the carb. The only vehicle I had a sediment bowl on would appear full (as viewed throught the bowl) even when the tank was empty. YMMV.

That said, I wish I could keep my sediment bowl. Somehow I don't think it's rated for MPFI pressure.

That does bring up a good point, though. What do the contents of the sediment bowl look like?

No bowl left as the mechanical pump got switched to electric, just one in line filter-solid silver. The PO also put a weber carb on. I was just digging around the Rover to verify no glass bowl and found two containers of brake fuid and a bottle of Shell oil in an Atlantic British bag under the drivers seat in the cubby. I don't know how I missed that before? The cover is off the cubby so I'll have to find one of those or fab my own. I also found a secret cubby under the P/S rubber mat. It's cut into the floor and hinged, inside is a scissor type jack but the bin is fairly large so it'd be a great place to store spares out of sight. Hmmm maybe I got a bootlegger's Rover:coffeedrink:

I'm guessing you guys get those clear cylinder filter at any auto parts store? So If I wanted to set up a filter chain do you think a clear cylinder filter to sort of replace the sedi bowl and be a pre-filter followed by a in line filter or the other way round-or is that making it too complicated?

 

[Wander]

Wow, that is a nice-looking truck. A 1964, and you were able to unload it and drive it immediately!

Me, I had to buy a rusted truck in shambles and wait nearly a year before I can even get in it (still NOT finished, never mind drivable).

Stephanie

Thanks Stephanie-I did get very lucky with this one. The frame has some very minor areas that will allow me to learn to weld better but I should have many years before it's time to swap for a galvy. The rear cross member is wrong and was a fab up from angle iron and what was left of the original(I think?) Whomever made it went to the trouble of including the PTO hole and put a heck of a hitch mount in it. The hitch looks like it came off a tracter as it has a pintle set up with the hitch ball threaded into the top hole from the pintle.

 

[Alaska Mike]

I'm guessing you guys get those clear cylinder filter at any auto parts store? So If I wanted to set up a filter chain do you think a clear cylinder filter to sort of replace the sedi bowl and be a pre-filter followed by a in line filter or the other way round-or is that making it too complicated?

The universal glass filters are available just about everywhere. I've seen them at Walmart before, but an autoparts store would be a sure bet. I use mine as a pre-filter before the usual fuel filter. Simple install, and if you don't have the sediment bowl I would definitely get one.

I'm assuming you pulled the air cleaner off the top of the carb, looked into the carb, manually actuated the throttle linkage, and watched for fuel. That would indicate that fuel was getting that far, although maybe not at the required pressure.

OK so if the PO swapped to electric- can you hear it? Usually if the vehicle has been off for a while the pressure will decrease, and as you turn the key to run (not start) the fuel pump will kick on. Some are quieter than others. You can disconnect the fuel line from the carb and run it into an empty 2 liter bottle, have someone turn the key to the run position for a couple seconds, and see if any fuel pumps. Carbs don't require much pressure (2-4 PSI), but they still need a little. That your car died after running for a while indicates low fuel pressure to me, either through a bad pump or a clogged filter.

Is there a fuel pressure regulator? Often with Weber installs (at least on other vehicles), they are suggested. If it's adjustable, see if changing the pressure setting changes anything. Mine has starved the engine before when I forgot to re-adjust it back up. I used to play with the setting for off-road use.

Just some random thoughts while I watch the game. Good luck.

 

[Wander]

Yes the pump is thumping away when I turn the key. I even pulled the hatch under the middle seat and felt it pumping.

Do you have a part number for that glass filter? I went to Auto Zone today and looked for it on their wall o' filters and asked for it by name-no luck, got a blank stare back. I'll try Advanced Auto after work but if I'm armed with a part number I'm sure it will help.

How far apart is you pre-filter from the in line filter. I'm going to have to cut the pipe or but the glass filter just ahead of the pump under the seat box where there is a short section of fuel line. I just had a thought, what about putting the glass filter before the pump so it will catch the junk coming from the tank before it gets to the pump?

Hope your team won, some pretty interesting outcomes yesturday.

 

[Antichrist]

Print the photo and take it with you.
Don't know if any of these numbers will help.
http://www.dealparts.com/mm5/mercha..._Code=D&Product_Code=00-9066-0&Category_Code=
You can search their site for "glass fuel filters" to get a list of different ones.
There are two styles that I've seen. One, as pictures, has the barbs integral with the housing and you have to buy the filter to fir your line.
Others have threaded ends and come with 3 different size plastic barbs that screw in to the housing. Something about those rub me the wrong way though.

Found an old Popular Mechanics article about the ones I've been using since the late '70's
http://books.google.com/books?id=0d...AQ#v=onepage&q="CR pro-fuel" + filter&f=false

What kind of filter does your Toyota have? It might be worth looking at installing the same on the Rover, then you only need to keep one PN on hand.

 

[Wander]

I went to Advanced Auto Parts and chatted with the guy there. He complimented the Rover when I went in Saturday-I have a feeling I'll soon become a regular.

I am going to try two Purolater filters (F20011) which are the translucent plastic bodies with the yellow filter inside. The first I'm going to put before the pump to see if there is a lot of junk coming from the tank and to protect the pump itself. The second I'll put in line before the carb where the current one is. The guy at Advance already mentioned that if the pump is clogged he's got one for me that he has has good luck with.

I did get another mystery solved, the seats are from a 69 Firebird in parchment white (with a groovy sheen) and in very good condition. The middle seat is Land Rover but also covered in parchment white vinyl. Now why the seat where put in and why they were bolted to the seat box in a fixed position that would only be comfortable for someone 5'2" or less is still a mystery. I've got a line on a Firebird collector that maybe interested which will help defray the cost of the new seats. It might not be correct but I'm thinking of putting in the deluxe seats as they are less expensive than the elephant hide standards.