priming pump
priming pump
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kennybgr8

Original Poster:

379 posts

172 months

Monday 11th February 2013
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When sometimes I try to start I dont get the priming pump, (underneath and inside rear left wheel) It only kicks in when I tap it with a hammer then it then primes and starts ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,any clues,,,

Kenny

Major Fallout

5,278 posts

261 months

Monday 11th February 2013
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This might not be much help, but if it was an old su pump it would be the points in the pump sticking.

phillpot

17,513 posts

213 months

Monday 11th February 2013
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I think I know what would be top of my shopping list wink

(No, not a bigger hammer)

Andav469

966 posts

167 months

Monday 11th February 2013
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Check the terminals are a tight fit and are clean

Alun450

12,424 posts

179 months

Monday 11th February 2013
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Buy a new pump before you stop on the road me old mate! Thats my thought? Check your connection first but sounds like your fuel pumps on it's last legs!

kennybgr8

Original Poster:

379 posts

172 months

Tuesday 12th February 2013
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Ok thanks for the input, obviously it wont be a bigger hammer,the connections are ok and I cleaned the outside of the unit, is the pump an off the shelf buy, Yip where sells the pump I need,,,

Kenny

phillpot

17,513 posts

213 months

Tuesday 12th February 2013
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here's one


Cheaper fuel pumps may be available.



Edited by phillpot on Tuesday 12th February 20:36

kennybgr8

Original Poster:

379 posts

172 months

Wednesday 13th February 2013
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Thanks Phil I know what to get now,,,