Jack Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 ok guys. Now have a fuel problem. I have fuel and the lines are clear - there is fuel up to to pump but then nothing. It was running fine last time I used it - 4 weeks ago. Is it a knackered pump? It isn't a lift pump......... Any thoughts? I need to get to Route to Victory. Many thanks. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 got spark? you were having battery/alternator trouble whip a plg out n check for fizz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Sounds like you need to ring Rex, he should have a kit for the pump but check yours first for number of valves, I think more than one type was fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 ok guys. Now have a fuel problem. I have fuel and the lines are clear - there is fuel up to to pump but then nothing. It was running fine last time I used it - 4 weeks ago. Is it a knackered pump? It isn't a lift pump......... Any thoughts? I need to get to Route to Victory. Many thanks. Jack. What are you dooooing your breaking your truck !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its all going wrong.... Can you prime the carb by using the manual priming leaver on the fuel pump ? Does fuel flow if outlet is lower than level in fuel tank ? Try disconnecting the " out " from the fuel pump and get someone else to crank the engine it should squert out .... if none of above probably the diaphragm in the pump, there is a 2 valve and a 6 valve, the 6 valve is quite a bit bigger than the 2 I think !!!!!!!!! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 yeah I think it has gone! There is some suction but not a lot. :confused::cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Buy A DODGE !! They may be a diaphram replcement kit. If you are going for an electric replacement make sure that you get a pressure of about 6 psi. Modern pumps can be to powerful and flood the carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hey Jack,.........I'm sure someone will GLADLEY TOW you on that event,.......:-D saving loads of dosh on fuel;...........:cool2::rofl: On a more practical side,........it does sound like diaphram in pump is suspect,....and yes they can go, seemingly overnight; :argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Buy A DODGE !! They may be a diaphram replcement kit. If you are going for an electric replacement make sure that you get a pressure of about 6 psi. Modern pumps can be to powerful and flood the carb. Manual states for the mechanical pump fitted, a max of 4psi at lowest idling speed of engine. Good idea to carry an electric pump in case of emergencies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 Thanks guys - now sorted. I gave Rex a call and asking about stock and explained the situation. He suggested that there could be a small air leak in the fuel pipe that is allowing air in to the line and the pump would need to be primed. the one I have is a bummer to do so suggested to pour fuel into the carb so to fire up the engine and draw the fuel up and prime the pump. I had done this earlier but obviously didn't use another fuel. I used Rex's prescribed measure and up it went and sat there ticking over like a beauty. Learn something everyday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 There is a stuff called if I remember right tank seal. It cosists of a cotton like material amd a goo spread on it. If there is a leack in the line this would make a decent cure. And carry a can of the dreaded E start in case of emergency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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