faulty fuel pump

Post by **wishiwastommy** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 1:09 am

Hi,

Just wondering if any of you guys know a reason for why a fuel pump doesn't stop priming. The car hasn't been used in a month or two and I have added a half a tank of petrol.

Any clues would be great

*mark

Post by **Alec** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 12:22 pm

Hello Mark,

I take it you mean that it doesn't stop clicking?, if a fast click then it's not drawing fuel which could be a few things, but it is likely that some rubbish is blocking the fuel line. If it is a steady click then the float valve is sticking and you are filling the engine with petrol.

Alec

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 10:07 pm

Hi Mark have you tried Alec ideas, or can you be more specific.

Post by **wishiwastommy** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 1:09 am

hi guys,

I will try this and get back to you if it doesn't work.

Thanks

*mark

Post by **Willie** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 9:29 am

If the float chamber valve is not sealing properly then you will
have petrol pouring out from the top of it(overlfow outlet). If this
is the case then you could have a foreign body stuck in there or
you could need a new needle and seating.