Fuel Pump Fail?

[rjabara]

Ron, yes I think welding an option but I felt better about replacing since in 2 pieces.

Does anyone have the air silencer pictured above?  I cannot figure out how to open it in order to clean and replace the filter. 

Thanks

[Ron Hill]

Rich : Look at the bottom of your air cleaner and you should see a hose clamp attached to the bottom. Take a screwdriver and loosen the screw and it should lift right off. On the inside is a filter made of metal shavings.

I clean the shavings with lacquer thinner and then spray a thin coat of clean oil an the shavings. Reinstall and it should be good for a couple of years - as the engine compartment is a fairly clean environment!!

A few thoughts