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I fitted a new powerspark fuel pump which I've tested on a direct 12 volt feed & it runs fine, however when connected up I get the noise of the pump running when energised for a few seconds (as expected) but no fuel flow ? I checked the flow from the tank & all is well it just seems the power is getting to the pump temporarily but having disconnected pump outlet to filter & connected a free ended hose to test, no fuel plowing. My neighbour & I have been mucking about with this for a couple of hours & can't work it out, any suggestions please as still want to get to Burghley tomorrow !
For future advice ,never do any work on your car a day before ,I have learned the hard way a few times .
I would junk the power spark and fit Bosche/Lucas .
Nip out a get a relay or check fuses . Sounds like it is priming so I could be the relay .also check you have a good ground .
I would junk the power spark and fit Bosche/Lucas .
Nip out a get a relay or check fuses . Sounds like it is priming so I could be the relay .also check you have a good ground .
Edited by SILICONEKID346HP on Saturday 12th April 15:14
Thanks to all chaps, no bungs or clamps as have had pump running off direct 12v feed & all ok, so have narrowed it down to power / earth on car. I have a look at the relay as this seems to fit symptoms. P.S. don't usually leave things this close but if I was a plumber I'd always have afternoons off as a result of charging punters a full day for 4 hours work !!! Couldn't resist. No clutch mod on mine suspect you may have the wrong Richard ! Still hoping for tomorrow though !
Changed relay, still no go, now given up for the night, getting pretty pissed off now, mainly because I'm sure its something simple, still did get last corner shock & brakes refitted, rear arb & new drop links on and made up & fitted a couple of brake pipes. Pretty sure I'll make Burghley, but not in TVR 
Tempted to get up early tomorrow & have another go, including reversing connections as suggested - if that's the solution I'll be happy & depressed in equal measure. Thanks again chaps as ever for your advice & support.
Tempted to get up early tomorrow & have another go, including reversing connections as suggested - if that's the solution I'll be happy & depressed in equal measure. Thanks again chaps as ever for your advice & support.Richard 858 said:
Changed relay, still no go, now given up for the night, getting pretty pissed off now, mainly because I'm sure its something simple, still did get last corner shock & brakes refitted, rear arb & new drop links on and made up & fitted a couple of brake pipes. Pretty sure I'll make Burghley, but not in TVR Tempted to get up early tomorrow & have another go, including reversing connections as suggested - if that's the solution I'll be happy & depressed in equal measure. Thanks again chaps as ever for your advice & support.
Have you wired it the right way round? or maybe you blew a fuse . The suppressor block comes off the live not ground . Tempted to get up early tomorrow & have another go, including reversing connections as suggested - if that's the solution I'll be happy & depressed in equal measure. Thanks again chaps as ever for your advice & support.Trust me on this one, the feeling of relief when it fires up, quickly banishes all thoughts of feeling like a pillock for missing such a simple fix.......Nip back in to the garage and give a go...
you can have a nice lay in then tomorrow, and still make Burghley in the TVR
Richard 858]Changed relay, still no go, now given up for the night, getting pretty pissed off now, mainly because I'm sure its something simple, still did get last corner shock & brakes refitted, rear arb & new drop links on and made up & fitted a couple of brake pipes. Pretty sure I'll make Burghley, but not in TVR Tempted to get up early tomorrow & have another go, including reversing connections as suggested - if that's the solution I'll be happy & depressed in equal measure. Thanks again chaps as ever for your advice & support.
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you can have a nice lay in then tomorrow, and still make Burghley in the TVR
Richard 858]Changed relay, still no go, now given up for the night, getting pretty pissed off now, mainly because I'm sure its something simple, still did get last corner shock & brakes refitted, rear arb & new drop links on and made up & fitted a couple of brake pipes. Pretty sure I'll make Burghley, but not in TVR
Tempted to get up early tomorrow & have another go, including reversing connections as suggested - if that's the solution I'll be happy & depressed in equal measure. Thanks again chaps as ever for your advice & support.[/quote]
Hi,
when I bought a replacement fuel pump it was identical except the + and - terminals were switched around. I had to open up the 6mm female spade connector on the loom to fit the 8mm male spade on the pump; and close up the 8 mm connector on the loom to fit the 6mm spade connector on the pump. Luckily I noticed this before fitting.
when I bought a replacement fuel pump it was identical except the + and - terminals were switched around. I had to open up the 6mm female spade connector on the loom to fit the 8mm male spade on the pump; and close up the 8 mm connector on the loom to fit the 6mm spade connector on the pump. Luckily I noticed this before fitting.
Thanks again chaps & sorry about my plumber comment earlier Daz. Nipped back into garage last night & now feel happy & depressed - terminals the wrong way round !!! Will be at Burghley but not in TVR as then found a fuel leak, I summise that as the new fuel pump is rated at 3 bar the standard 2.5 bar fuel reg can't cope so will need to fit uprated fuel reg, any views welcome.
Also still needed to refit a brake pipe, bleed system & refit bonnet so reluctantly gave in, sorry chaps. I'll try & catch up with as many of you as I can, will be in green Mini Cooper S Countryman (the wifes !).
Also still needed to refit a brake pipe, bleed system & refit bonnet so reluctantly gave in, sorry chaps. I'll try & catch up with as many of you as I can, will be in green Mini Cooper S Countryman (the wifes !).
Richard 858 said:
Thanks again chaps & sorry about my plumber comment earlier Daz. Nipped back into garage last night & now feel happy & depressed - terminals the wrong way round !!! Will be at Burghley but not in TVR as then found a fuel leak, I summise that as the new fuel pump is rated at 3 bar the standard 2.5 bar fuel reg can't cope so will need to fit uprated fuel reg, any views welcome.
Also still needed to refit a brake pipe, bleed system & refit bonnet so reluctantly gave in, sorry chaps. I'll try & catch up with as many of you as I can, will be in green Mini Cooper S Countryman (the wifes !).
Did remove the reg, if so did you change the sealing grommet on the original reg, they quite often split and/or don't pull in straight on those little fiddly bolts. Also still needed to refit a brake pipe, bleed system & refit bonnet so reluctantly gave in, sorry chaps. I'll try & catch up with as many of you as I can, will be in green Mini Cooper S Countryman (the wifes !).
Richard 858 said:
Thanks again chaps & sorry about my plumber comment earlier Daz. Nipped back into garage last night & now feel happy & depressed - terminals the wrong way round !!! Will be at Burghley but not in TVR as then found a fuel leak, I summise that as the new fuel pump is rated at 3 bar the standard 2.5 bar fuel reg can't cope so will need to fit uprated fuel reg, any views welcome.
Also still needed to refit a brake pipe, bleed system & refit bonnet so reluctantly gave in, sorry chaps. I'll try & catch up with as many of you as I can, will be in green Mini Cooper S Countryman (the wifes !).
I can`t see it`s going to be a problem ,the fuel is just going around the circuit faster and the regulator will just take what it needs .Also still needed to refit a brake pipe, bleed system & refit bonnet so reluctantly gave in, sorry chaps. I'll try & catch up with as many of you as I can, will be in green Mini Cooper S Countryman (the wifes !).
I must sound like a stuck record but thanks again chaps.
Andy, I did remove reg when changing injectors & cleaning up fuel rail but didn't change seal, I'll do that next along with checking that fiddly short fuel line behind the plenum - again !
Daz having thought about it & talking to John Halstead earlier I'm sure you're right & the existing reg will be fine, thanks. I did see your car at Burghley but not you unfortunately. I realised after my earlier comment about getting to meet up at Burghley that, apart from Daz, Nick & John H, Peter & Chilli I've either never met you before or can't remember enough faces from the washout at the Pod & therefore wouldn't recognise you unless you were with you cars at the time of passing. Still, there'll be another time.
Andy, I did remove reg when changing injectors & cleaning up fuel rail but didn't change seal, I'll do that next along with checking that fiddly short fuel line behind the plenum - again !
Daz having thought about it & talking to John Halstead earlier I'm sure you're right & the existing reg will be fine, thanks. I did see your car at Burghley but not you unfortunately. I realised after my earlier comment about getting to meet up at Burghley that, apart from Daz, Nick & John H, Peter & Chilli I've either never met you before or can't remember enough faces from the washout at the Pod & therefore wouldn't recognise you unless you were with you cars at the time of passing. Still, there'll be another time.
Richard 858 said:
Andy, I did remove reg when changing injectors & cleaning up fuel rail but didn't change seal, I'll do that next along with checking that fiddly short fuel line behind the plenum - again !
Ha ha, stop your moaning, at least you haven't got the stepper in the way now, I hate the fuel reg bolts, do them up a couple of turns each alternately. Order a handful of seals as you won't find them in any O ring sets, IIRC they are the same as the injector seals.
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