Fuel filter

[Hookshurt]

Hopefully this is an easy answer. I have a B28 with a single fiberglass tank. At the fuel pick up point in the tank, is there any tipe of debris filter? I am troubleshooting a fuel problem and don't want to pull it if it is an unfiltered hose in order to check it. Thanks.

[Skipper Dick]

Hookshurt,

Around the bronze pipe pickup, there is a fine screen brazed on. You can pull the pickup out of the tank and clean it. I did mine, but you should pull it out gently so stuff doesn't fall off of it, it was pretty clogged with varnish and stuff. I used a brush and a cleaning solution, but you could probably use soap and water if you make sure it is good and dry when you put it back.

Dick

[Hookshurt]

Thanks for the info. There is a cork gasket there, is that something that is fairly easy to find or should I go to one of the online retail outlets for the hard to find parts?

[CaptPatrick]

Yup, and will probably look something this one out of a B31...

[CaptPatrick]

Thanks for the info. There is a cork gasket there, is that something that is fairly easy to find or should I go to one of the online retail outlets for the hard to find parts?

NAPA sells cork sheeting, you'll have to make your own...

[Hookshurt]

Much thanks to you guys for helping!!!

[Bruce]

Forget pulling the plate. Unscrew the pickup from the plate and lift right out.

[CaptPatrick]

Got'a pull the plate on the 31. Baffles and dead rise of the tank are in the way... 28 may have a straight pipe, don't know.

[Skipper Dick]

28 is a straight pipe and all one has to do with it is have a large socket or cresent wrench to unscrew it.

Dick