Good morning all:
I am having a problem that may be fuel starvation in my SV, conventional Strom
set up. The problem is great difficulty in starting, although once started,
it runs fine. I use MSD electronic ignition.
Evidence that it may be lack of fuel:
1. When hand pumping the fuel pump, I can get it up to the inline fuel filter,
no further, although this may have something to do with having the fuel line
disconnected from the carbs. Having said that, when I crank the engine, I get
fuel out of the fuel line. Is the pump underperforming?
2. I tried for an hour to get the car started one day, then pulled the plugs,
they were dry. After an hour, I would have thought they would have been wet.
3. I see no evidence of fuel in the throat of the carbs, but must add I don't
know what I'm looking for. My SIV's Solex had an accelorator pump that made
it obvious when fuel was present.
4. Once running it revs well, no flat spots, and pulls well in gear. I had it
out for a short run only, since it is unlicensed.
Any thoughts on this? Is this a common Alpine problem? All suggestions are
appreciated!
Regards,
Bill Mounce
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