<VV> RE: U can lead a vair to gas but Can't make it drink

[Keith Hammett]

Alesia,

Try a different bar :)  Sounds like the eccentric that makes the push rod
move up and down is worn or the push rod is worn (to short to push the
diaphragm).  You can easily replace the push rod and spring with a new one
from your favorite vendor.  The eccentric is a bit involved to replace (goes
on the camshaft).  Do you have the shop manual?

Keith Hammett


-----Original Message-----
  Hey All,
After tightening the cap of the fuel pump and pour gas through a funnel into
the inlet it didn't leak. But I'm still not getting gas to the carbs.  I am
beginning to think it's an under the pump thingy.  I may be using the wrong
wordage so bare with me.  The thing I'm gonna call a push rod (yeah that
sounds right to me) went up one time and stayed there when the engine is
cranked.  Is that the way this thingy is suppose to work or would it be
moving up & down continuously?  I seem to be yet again at a road block.  My
fuel lines from the pump to the carbs are clear (remember I broke the old
set) and I ran a hose from the inlet to a gas can (8" line with hose
attached...clear) and still nothing. Suggestion, comments & mechanics that
work for food welcome.

Alesia