John
Disconnect the fuel line from the front carb. Turn the motor over and see if
you get a good flow of gas. If not then it is most likely a pump problem. If
you do then I would investigate to see if the needle valves are stuck.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Dunham" <john.dunham@amphenol-tcs.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <owner-triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 10:38 AM
Subject: [TR] Finally Started - Fuel Problem
> After many long years of my 62 TR4 frame off resto, I finally cranked her
> up yesterday. It was a great, open header sound. The problem was I
> couldn't keep fuel feeding. I filled up the bowls & it would run them
> dry.
> My primer lever on my fuel pump appears to be working OK. Are there any
> tricks or common mistakes with this setup? I have SU carbs & I started it
> without the chokes on ( I haven't quite figured out how to hook up the
> cable yet)
> Thanks as always,
> John D
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