Thanks Richard.
That gives me a good shopping list of things to look at.
With regards to the bubbles, these are def from the end of the pick-up tube as the fuel level is below the outlet.
Many thanks.
.......................Dave
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- Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:34 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: fuel tank connection problem
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- Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:21 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: fuel tank connection problem
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Re: fuel tank connection problem
Good call. If my adapter plan does not work that will be the next step. I have just received a 1/4" BSP.M x 8mm Cu adapter which I hope the olive will pull down to 5/16". Good job for the 48" stilsons 
Dave

Dave
- Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:58 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: fuel tank connection problem
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Re: fuel tank connection problem
Hi Neil.
No, there is no flex on the suction side of the pump. It's the 5/16" copper line from tank to pump.
I will try and get some pics tonight
Thanks.
No, there is no flex on the suction side of the pump. It's the 5/16" copper line from tank to pump.
I will try and get some pics tonight
Thanks.
- Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:32 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: fuel tank connection problem
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Re: fuel tank connection problem
Hi Neil. The carb is not connected. The fuel pump discharge is open to a container via a braided hose. The pump draws fuel up the line when the end of the fuel line is disconnected from the tank and bent down into a container of fuel therefore I think the pump is okay as it does draw. I have pressur...
- Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: fuel tank connection problem
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fuel tank connection problem
Hi Folks. I have a very strange problem that I cannot get my head around. I am part-way through an amateur restoration and have overhauled the SU pump, replaced it,filled the tank and fired the pump. No fuel was delivered. Working back down the fuel line I have located the fault to be at the union c...