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Pump Thanks
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2001 12:59 pm
by capaciousmg@aol.com
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I had a fuel pump problem on my VA a while back. It would work on the bench but wound not move any petrol when on the car. Someone on this list, sorry I can not remember who emailed me that you must hold the plunger in the "up" position when mounting it to the base. I did this and sure enough it took off. I never would have thought to do this, but I am sure its written somewhere. This list is wonderful.
thanks
Joe Potter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Re: Pump Thanks
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2001 2:27 pm
by joecurto@aol.com
Joe that is what that silly looking wedge they have you putting under the points in the pump overhaul section does it stretches the diaphragm, amazing how weak that pump coil actually is that it can not overcome the diaphragm.
Joe Curto
Re: Pump Thanks
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2001 9:08 pm
by David Lodge
Dear Joe and Joe,
I must have overhauled several dozen TC fuel pumps in my time - with varying degrees of success I should add! - but this is a new one on me!!
Regards
David Lodge
joecurto@aol.com wrote:
Joe that is what that silly looking wedge they have you putting under the points in the pump overhaul section does it stretches the diaphragm, amazing how weak that pump coil actually is that it can not overcome the diaphragm.
Joe Curto
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Re: Pump Thanks
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2001 6:12 am
by joecurto@aol.com
Dave the TD shop manual goes into great detail regarding this special Wedge, but they also go low tech and describe using a wooden match stick!!!!
Joe