Bill:
I would say you should see more than a couple of ounces after cranking
15 secs, if the pump is good, since there is no back pressure caused by
the float needles closing, if you use the plastic bottle - open fuel
line approach. Possibly, if the tank was cleaned but not lined with
anything, some of the original lining has come loose, and plugged some
of the jets, but even then, why both carbs at the same time? (I'm
assuming you checked all plugs and they were all dry. Will await your
answer until you get back. Have a good trip!
Ron Tebo
Bill Mounce wrote:
>
> Hi Ron
>
> I have heard from a couple guys, they did not respond to the group. I
> haven't had time to play with the car, I am on my way to England today, will
> mess with it in January. I am fairly sure it is a fuel problem, maybe
> floats.. I did rebuild the carbs recently, had the tanks boiled out, not
> sure what to look for. One easy task will be to check for pump output. Any
> feel for what I should see? Maybe an ounce or so after 15 sec of cranking?
>
> Thanks again, I'll let the group know what I find. It is vexing, as I did
> have it idling, running and revving fine.
>
> Bill
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Tebo" <mrtebo@telus.net>
> To: "Bill Mounce" <bmounce@rcn.com>
> Cc: "alpines" <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:07 AM
> Subject: Re: fuel starvation?
>
> > Bill:
> >
> > Since no one else has replied, I will, even though I have no experience
> > with Strombergs, since my series I has Zeniths.
> >
> > I would suspect the pump (as you did), except that you report that it
> > ran adequately in a test run. However, possibly a small split in the
> > diaphragm might prevent performance at cranking or manual operation
> > speeds, but allow fair performance once the engine is operating. Why not
> > try disconnecting the fuel line and slipping a large plastic bottle over
> > it to catch the gas, and then cranking with the starter. If you get
> > little or no gas, you know the pump is faulty/line or filter is plugged.
> > Also, Series V tanks are notorious for releasing crud into the lines,
> > and possibly that filter or the carb jets are plugged.
> >
> > In any case, the plugs should be wet with sustained attempts at starting
> > and no firing.
> >
> > Ron Tebo
> >
> >
> > Bill Mounce wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Evidence that it may be lack of fuel:
> > >
> > > 1. When hand pumping the fuel pump, I can get it up to the inline fuel
> filter,
> > > no further, although this may have something to do with having the fuel
> line
> > > disconnected from the carbs. Having said that, when I crank the engine,
> I get
> > > fuel out of the fuel line. Is the pump underperforming?
> > >
> > > 2. I tried for an hour to get the car started one day, then pulled the
> plugs,
> > > they were dry. After an hour, I would have thought they would have been
> wet.
> > >
> > > 3. I see no evidence of fuel in the throat of the carbs, but must add I
> don't
> > > know what I'm looking for. My SIV's Solex had an accelorator pump that
> made
> > > it obvious when fuel was present.
> > >
> > > 4. Once running it revs well, no flat spots, and pulls well in gear. I
> had it
> > > out for a short run only, since it is unlicensed.
> > >
> > > Any thoughts on this? Is this a common Alpine problem? All suggestions
> are
> > > appreciated!
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Bill Mounce
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