Gerard,
I don't recommend whacking a mechanical fuel pump as you have.
(electrical?, certainly). Be sure there isn't a break or small air leak on
the fuel line inlet. You can take the pump off and manually work it to
check that the diaphragm is intact. I forget how much has been done to this
engine, but there are always questions of correct spacers pump to block and
I've seen fuel pump arms end up on the wrong side of the cam. Did you have
the pump off before?
Peter
At 07:08 AM 2/18/2000 , Gary wrote:
>Hi Gerard,
>Have you tried the standard method of fuel pump first aid? Find a nice rock
>that fits your hand comfortably, whack ailing fuel pump one or two times, then
>try to start car. This will almost always work, and is much cheaper than a new
>pump.
>Kate
>
>Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
>
>> Listers,
>>
>> A very big thanks to everyone for all the advice on my distributor problem.
>> I learned a lot from all of you. After sucessfully substituting a points
>> dizzy temporarily, I came to my next impass. Seems the fuel pump isn't
>> sucking any fuel. Is there a fix for it or do I just need to replace it?
>> The shop manuals have no overhaul info, which makes me think I need a new
>> one.
>>
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