<VV> Electronic fuel pumps

[Matt Nall]

You are correct on the Pump, and on the hose in the bucket..

YES, you NEED to pump the pedal....this is NOT a fuel injected engine!

The chokes MUST be fully closed...


Matt Nall
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-----Original Message-----
From: cfm <cfmann at yahoo.com>
To: Virtual Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 7:15 am
Subject: <VV> Electronic fuel pumps



This is a different issue and topic for me. I have only experienced the 
likes of
stock mechanical fuel pumps on Corvairs. This new Corvair I have, had 
an
electronic pump installed. My basic understanding is that its a device 
that is
in the fuel tank, run some power to it and remove and cap off the 
mechanical
one.
So, shes not starting (after fixing the loose bolts on the flex plate) 
she is
turning over, I have good battery power, good spark (she does fire) but 
I think
I'm having a fuel delivery problem, doesn't stay lit.
If I were to assume a non-corvair mechanic installed the pump prior to 
my
ownership (not that it matters), I am looking at the return line coming 
into the
engine compartment and its capped of with a bolt and hose clamp.

First, is this OK to do? or is there a problem being created by this 
technique
(like a pressure/vacuum) that a mechanical fuel pump might depend on?

Two, when I turn the key to ON, I hear a little fluttering noise coming 
from the
front, I assume this is the pump kicking in. If I were to disconnect 
the gas
supply line and divert it to a bucket, is it safe to assume that if I 
turn the
key to ON, gas should come from that line into the bucket? (just for
confirmation of a good pump)

Three, is it silly to "pump" the gas pedal during the starting process? 
I assume
that if the fuel pump is electronic, she'll pump gas automatically, not 
sure if
pumping the pedal is redundant or not required?

Thanks (again) in advance,

Chris Mann
69 monza convertible with a 65 or 66 110 PG engine/trans

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