[Healeys] I'm stumped

[Alan Seigrist]

Sounds like bad check valves.

On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, David Porter wrote:

> BJ7 sat for 40 odd years. Fuel line from pump to carbs clear. Tried two new
> pumps. One SU square body (tried two different bodies) . Replaced
> steel/brass banjos to rubber hose with nipples and installed a facet LP
> pump. Replaced fuel tank believing the pick up tube was rusted through on
> old tank. Checked filler breather.
>
>  Symptom: car runs for a couple miles and the pump stops pumping (looses
> suction) However will pump a steady/adequate quantity when disconnected
> from
> float bowls. Floats and level adjustment at spec. New needles and seat. Hot
> or cold.. tried every fix know to man. 3 times at least..still no joy
>
>  What is going on?
>
> dave
>
>
>
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