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by davehump
Tue Nov 22, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel tank connection problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2910

Re: fuel tank connection problem

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
by davehump
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel tank connection problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2910

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
by davehump
Wed Nov 16, 2011 7:58 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel tank connection problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2910

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.
by davehump
Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel tank connection problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2910

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...
by davehump
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fuel tank connection problem
Replies: 9
Views: 2910

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...