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Re: Suspected Fuel Starvation

To: Dave Hiley <dhiley@cadvision.com>
Subject: Re: Suspected Fuel Starvation
Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 19:37:02 -0700
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <3.0.5.32.20000527193607.007a3180@cadvision.com>
Dave,

A fuel pump not only needs pressure but also sufficient quantity (volume).

Check the two, and look at the filter as well.

WFO Herb

Dave Hiley wrote:

> Greetings Listers
> Today I took my car out of the city for the first time since installing the
> 5 speed.  I was cruising in 5th at 4K rpm and it suddenly started to run
> rough.  I put the clutch in and coasted for a few seconds.  The engine
> continued to run perfectly at idle.  I let the clutch out and carried on as
> though nothing was wrong.....for about 4-5 miles then a repeat performance.
>  To cut the story short I made a 120 mile round trip frequently repeating
> the coasting technique.
>
> The only thing I can come up with is fuel starvation.  It acts just like
> the fuel pump will not quite keep up with the demand and the coasting just
> allows it to refill the float bowls.  If this is a fuel pump problem, I was
> under the impression that the fuel pump was either working or dead.  No in
> between.
>
> Anybody have any ideas on this one?  If I have to replace the fuel pump is
> there a better alternative than a stock replacement?
>
> Thanks a lot.  Hope everybody is having a great weekend.
> Dave
> Calgary, Alberta
> 72 Midget
>
>


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