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by Hitchinrides
16 May 2016, 08:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel pump knocking/won't start
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Re: Fuel pump knocking/won't start

That makes sense. Many thanks


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by Hitchinrides
15 May 2016, 06:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel pump knocking/won't start
Replies: 8
Views: 1749

Re: Fuel pump knocking/won't start

Thanks for replies. The original pump is in the engine bay next to carb so don't see why new one wouldn't work there?
I will try to re prime it today and then buy some pipe to replace it this week. Hopefully that will sort the problem.


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by Hitchinrides
14 May 2016, 20:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel pump knocking/won't start
Replies: 8
Views: 1749

Re: Fuel pump knocking/won't start

On the right hand side, against the edge as you look into the engine bay


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by Hitchinrides
14 May 2016, 19:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel pump knocking/won't start
Replies: 8
Views: 1749

Fuel pump knocking/won't start

Hi all! I recently bought a 1.9 1982 Kamper, it runs fine unless left sitting for a week or two - when the fuel pump knocks and it won't start. I know it was left unused for 2 2 years before I bought it. The pump had been replaced with an electrical one at some point. Can hear it knocking as the eng...