Yhe 1500 is a mechanical fuel pump. I don't think the "rock" cure works for
these. The "rock" unsticks the contact poits in the SU's... sometimes.
Thanks though.
Gerard
At 5:08 AM -0800 2/18/00, 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:
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>> 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.
>>
>> Gerard
>>
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