Solved the problem. I t was not the fuel pump afterall. I checked the
ignition...points...plugs etc. cleaned and adjusted and she fired right up.
We have had so much rain and dampness over the last 12 days I feel the
moisture was the culprit. All is well. Thanks for all the suggestions.
You guys are the best.
Cheers,
Steve
ROBERT G. HOWARD wrote:
> Hi Steve,
> Listen for the clicking of the pump. It should pump for ten seconds or
> so, then stop once the carb bowls are filled. To test that the pump has
> or has not filled the bowls, press down the little pin on the top of the
> bowls. Fuel should run out the copper overflow lines onto the ground and
> you will hear the pump pumping to fill the bowls. This pin pushes the
> float down and invites more fuel, which then overflows. That's your
> basic fuel pump test procedure.
> Should it not pump at all, give it a gentle rap on the metal section
> with a screwdriver handle. That usually will start it. Should that fail,
> then test that it is truly getting the 12volts it wants, then clean the
> contact points. Use a piece of 320 or 400 wet&dry sandpaper folded to
> make two abrasive sides and slide this between the points that are under
> the bakelite end cap.
> Bob
>
> On Thu, 14 May 1998 05:37:55 -0400 Steven Tritle <stritle@epix.net>
> writes:
> >The TD hasn't been started in a week and now won't start. I think its
> >the fuel pump. What to look for first?
> >
> >Steve
> >
> >
>
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