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<DIV><FONT size=2>The tape would be to prevent stuff getting into the tank that
could cause a problem, one would hope there wasn't loose stuff sculling about
inside! The pickup filter is quite big, so would need to be pretty
comprehensively taped up to stop flow.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>4 to 6 seconds for each pulse with a fuel line disconnected
from a carb is very definitely not right, it should be pulsing several
times per second. Either the pump solenoid is binding, or there is an
obstruction between the pump and your disconnection. With an
obstruction before the inlet the pump pulses quite quickly with no or
minimal delivery. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Any obstruction in the float bowls, which is AFTER your
disconnection presumably, would only affect running and not delivery to a
point BEFORE the carb.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Do you have a fuel line filter? Disconnect the
inlet to that and try again. If not disconnect at the pump outlet hose
from the pipe leading forwards and try that. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>PaulH.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black">When I
installed the new fuel tank, there were pieces of foil tape covering the fuel
inlet, the breather on top of the tank, and the outlet. Is it possible that
something was on the pickup inside the tank?</DIV>
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<DIV dir=auto>I disconnected the fuel line @ the carbs and switched on the
ignition. I didn't measure the fuel, but noticed that the pump seems to send a
pulse of fuel every 4 to 6 seconds. Does that seem normal?</DIV>
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<DIV dir=auto>I'm gue ssing that either something is interfering with the tank
pickup or has made its way into the line, or something has gotten into the
float bowls and blocked the grosse jets or the jet inlet at the bottom of the
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