When I started on this project fuel was not getting to the carburetor. So I thought the fuel pump was bad. I took off the fuel pump, but when I pressed on the actuator arm, fuel shot out from the pump. So I put the fuel pump back on and it started right up. I can't explain that one.
So when the fuel drained out of the filter, I was worried that I would need to remove the pump again. But even when the filter had no fuel in it, the engine fired right up without a lot of "cranking". So I know the pump is pumping real good. I was curious about the "draining" of the fuel filter when I leave it sitting for 3 days or more.
I never used a "see through" filter before, so I didn't know if the fuel draining was normal or not. Things are working good the way they are so I won't change anything. For now I'll assume the draining is normal and move on to the next step of reviving this "tired ol' girl".
