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Re: petrol pump problems
Posted: 21 Dec 2016, 14:43
by kevtherev
VERAT25 wrote:
I would have thought if pump ok it would have enough suction to pull fuel wnrn trying to start( only a thought)
cheers
verat25(Cardiff)
Diaphragm pumps are designed to pump liquids easily.
They do not pump air very well, the stroke of the pushrod is very small (millimetres) even less if the pushrod is worn.
Re: petrol pump problems
Posted: 21 Dec 2016, 16:38
by VERAT25
thanks kev.............new pump and pushrod it is
cheers
Re: petrol pump problems
Posted: 21 Dec 2016, 23:45
by a1winchester
VERAT25 wrote:thanks kev.............new pump and pushrod it is
cheers
That sorted this problem for me. It still drains down if left more than about 10 days but starts fine otherwise.
Cheap and easy fix
Otherwise fit an electric pump.