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[blacktulip]

Hi, I have recently installed my new rebuilt engine and I can't seem to get any fuel to the carb. I suspected the pump was faulty so I have replaced with one I know that works. I have put the fuel hose into a plastic bottle and spun it over for a while but nothing is coming through. I also blew down the hose in case it had a blockage but I could hear the fuel bubbling in the tank. Do I need to prime the fuel pump or something else?

[cal844]

Is it mechanical or electric pump? New or used?

[blacktulip]

Mechanical used

[cal844]

Could be the diaphragm is burst which gives no pressure, so I'd buy a new one, the 1990 onwards 1275 carb(hif38) cars use this one:
http://www.minispare...c/WND10005.aspx

[Cooperman]

Or simply blank off the fuel pump aperture on the back of the engine and fit a FACET electric pump at the back of the car.

[cal844]

Or simply blank off the fuel pump aperture on the back of the engine and fit a FACET electric pump at the back of the car.

But then that means changing pipework etc, a pita to do

[mikal]

Can't you just replace the diaphragm if it's damaged? I seem to recall doing this years ago..

[blacktulip]

All sorted now. I filled the tank up over half way and that seemed to do the trick.

[whistler]

Probably an air lock then if that cured the problem.

[cal844]

Glad its an easy fix, hope its running soon

[blacktulip]

Got another post going if you guys can help