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May 23rd, 2018, 18:06 | #1 |
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Mechanical fuel pump issue solved
After trying to start and failing ,I disconnected the (mechanical) pump from the carb and put a suitable container to catch fuel.
Turned the engine over and nothing came out. I disconnected the main fuel tank to pump hose and blew through it to see if it was blocked, I heard the reassuring sound of bubbles emanating from said tank. I connected a temporary fuel supply directly to the carb and she fired up. While the engine was running I checked the pump and suction was present. So I reconnected the tank to pump line (engine still running) and fuel began to be pumped, reconnected pump to carb and no more problems. It should be noted that I was in the process of ordering a new Pierburg Pump before I solved the issue. So I would recommend trying this procedure if a faulty fuel pump is suspected, it could save replacing the pump amongst other things. BTW fitted a new oil filter, today anyone else find that it has to be fed up from underneath to fit .Awkward. |
May 24th, 2018, 17:04 | #2 |
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May 24th, 2018, 22:35 | #3 |
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