[PeteF]

I removed the fuel filter at the tank today, and it went smoother than I expected. For those who may need to do this someday, here's what worked.....removed left rear wheel and trunk access panel. pinched fuel hose right at the tank, upstream of the filter using a special plastic hose pliers with lock. loosened clamp at filter and pulled filter off the tank hose from the left wheel well access. removed the other clamp from the filter. used a large screwdriver to deflect the sheetmetal fairing above the rearend to allow the filter to drop to the ground. installed a 3/8 tube jumper (made from an old Holley carb inlet line) where the filter used to be, using double clamps on each side.reinstall wheel and access panel. The filter didn't seem obviously restricted when blown through, but fuel pressure at carb now up to 6-7 psi, and all seems well. On a side note, I have owned the car over a year now, and the more I learn about it, the more I love it. The aluminum fuel tank is a work of art, as are the 6 pin drive wheels, which came off and went on smoothly. Thanks Bob and the guys at ERA for a fine machine.