Lin, check the fuel tank outlet to be sure it is not pluged up with crud.
Best and
Happy Holidays To All
JK
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On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 12:22 PM EST Richard Kahn wrote:
>As crazy as it sounds, try blowing hard into the gas filler tube then turn on
>the ignition and see if it pumps. Open the line to the carbs and watch for
>fuel. If not, it may be a cracked fuel pump diaphram.
>Rich Kahn
>
>> From: linwoodrose@mac.com
>> Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:52:12 -0500
>> To: healeys@autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Healeys] Dry Fuel Pump
>>
>> Hi Folks,
>> Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
>>
>> I neglected my Bugeye (too long since I started it - yes, I know better!),
>and now when the ignition is switched on the SU pump clicks like crazy, but it
>is not drawing fuel. Tank is almost full, so I am not out of gas!
>>
>> I am wondering if I need to somehow prime the pump to get it going. If so,
>what is the recommended procedure. Alternatively, do I have another problem?
>New pump required? It is a solid state SU pump, not points. I replaced the
>mechanical pump original to the Bugeye long ago.
>>
>> Thanks for your thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Lin
>>
>>
>> Lin Rose
>> 1959 AN5 Bugeye - pure driving enjoyment, go-kart with a body.
>> 1960 BT7 "The Bloody Beast" - owned since 1971, my first car and still have
>it!
>> 1964 Jag MKII - current project
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