11-06-2020, 09:15 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-06-2020, 09:28 PM by David Stepney.)
My experience of Rubies is virtually non-existent, but I had similar problems with my RP when I first bought it. If the tank is similar to that of the RP, then the end of the pickup tube will be just above the tank drain plug.. If you remove the plug, you should be able to poke the wire all the way down and through the drain hole. You will probably also find that the well in the plug is full of rust.
Again, on the RP, the fuel pick-up is surrounded by a 'wigwam' fuel filter gauze, which not only becomes full of 'crud' but also stops you from getting out any rust and dirt that has accumulated. My tank was also baffled, which made it impossible to clean out effectively, even with the tank off the car.
I ended up 'biting the bullet', removing the tank (yet again!) and had it professionally cleaned and sealed. It wasn't cheap (about £200)but it was money well spent. I suspect you very well may have to do the same.
As an afterthought, I also ended up replacing the fuel line front to back, as this had become restricted.
Again, on the RP, the fuel pick-up is surrounded by a 'wigwam' fuel filter gauze, which not only becomes full of 'crud' but also stops you from getting out any rust and dirt that has accumulated. My tank was also baffled, which made it impossible to clean out effectively, even with the tank off the car.
I ended up 'biting the bullet', removing the tank (yet again!) and had it professionally cleaned and sealed. It wasn't cheap (about £200)but it was money well spent. I suspect you very well may have to do the same.
As an afterthought, I also ended up replacing the fuel line front to back, as this had become restricted.