[Spridgets] Odd fuel pump question

[Guy Weller]

Chris,
A fairly common fault is a perished rubber hose between the tank and the
pump. The cracks may close up so that it may not leak petrol, but can still
allow the pump to draw in air under suction. If the pump draws air it can
still deliver fuel, but will also run continuously rather than cutting off
as it should when the float bowls are full.

Guy

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+guy.weller=tiscali.co.uk at autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Chris Manuel
Sent: 25 September 2008 23:45
To: 'Kitterer Bob'; 'Spridgets'
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Odd fuel pump question


I thought so too so I cleaned them out.  I do not have any gas leaks now,
but the pump never stops like it did before.

I'm just worried something will blow while driving it.  I was amazed how
much gas pours out when it has no where to go anymore...

I recall someone saying something about it sucking air somewhere?

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+cmanuel=wi.rr.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Kitterer Bob
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 11:35 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Odd fuel pump question

Chris,

It seem like you got a small particle stuck in the float needle
valve.  "Clean" gas may not be really clean.  Are you using fuel
filters?


Bob Kitterer

1960 Austin Healey Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Austin Healey Sprite Mk III (Trevor) - still in boxes
2000 Miata Special Edition
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