fuel pump not pumping

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fiat218
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fuel pump not pumping

Postby fiat218 » Thu Mar 30, 2017 8:07 pm

new tank
sending unit
fuel pump
new filter
all new hoses from hard line to where ever
new gas
new clamps on hoses
blew air thu the main line and return line twice
took the fuel pump out, in stalled it ,seems to go in at the same stop and easy
but it not pumping,no gas
HELP :) thanks
Jim
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1969 124 AS Spider
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Re: fuel pump not pumping

Postby AriK » Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:18 am

maybe the "wherever" part is the problem :shock:
Did you prime the carb? The new lines are one long pocket of air. You'll need higher rpm in order to start flow.

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Re: fuel pump not pumping

Postby samakijoe » Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:06 pm

I assume that you do not have an electric pump. I would use a little "starter Fluid" to get the motor
going long enough to get the fuel lines and the carburetor bowel full. Just a little squirt goes a long way.

Repeat until engines run on it's own.

A large fire extinguisher on hand is a good idea. :D
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fiat218
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Re: fuel pump not pumping

Postby fiat218 » Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:08 pm

Well. I need a new carb, so I'm getting that then I will start over and get it running
I'm going to add a new starter too
Jim
East Grand Forks MN
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1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
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Re: fuel pump not pumping

Postby carl » Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:49 pm

Did you use a clear filter or run the line from the carb into a container to verify there is no gas flowing to the pump? Make sure you have the hoses the right way on the pump, 50% chance to get it backwards. Forget the carb or the motor until you have gas flowing out of the pump......this is all assuming an electric fuel pump is being used.

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Re: fuel pump not pumping

Postby fiat218 » Sat Apr 01, 2017 4:51 pm

Mechanical pump
I got the hoes right
I hooked up a electric to see if it flows, it does, but I'm going to use mechanical
Jim
East Grand Forks MN
1970 Fiat Spider BS1 ( FOR SALE
1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider

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Re: fuel pump not pumping

Postby samakijoe » Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:14 pm

Jim said:

Mechanical pump
I got the hoes right
I hooked up a electric to see if it flows, it does, but I'm going to use mechanical...........

hoes?,.. did you say hoes??? Lucky you don't have a talk radio show. :oops: Or do you??

:roll:
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Re: fuel pump not pumping

Postby AriK » Sun Apr 02, 2017 4:57 pm

samakijoe wrote:Jim said:

Mechanical pump
I got the hoes right
I hooked up a electric to see if it flows, it does, but I'm going to use mechanical...........

hoes?,.. did you say hoes??? Lucky you don't have a talk radio show. :oops: Or do you??

:roll:


Didn't you know that Jim doubles as talk show host Don Imus on his spare time from Fiats?

http://youtu.be/x1lnl-xD6iE

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Re: fuel pump not pumping

Postby fiat218 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 5:17 pm

Lol no talk show
Jim
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Re: fuel pump not pumping

Postby carl » Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:32 am

Sounds like the pump is not working. Try removing the pump and working the lever arm by hand to see if it moves gas, could be the new pump is defective, I guess.


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