Barky_Dog
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Carb Rebuild = Weak Fuel Pump
So, I did a carburetor rebuild on 97 GSI, which has a single Mikuni carb. I really took my time and tried to carefully replace everything that came in the carb kit. Then I reinstalled the carb on the engine.
The problem is- I went to start it up, and the fuel pump is not providing a good suction now. The engine will run off of starter fluid just fine, but the carb never pulls any fuel from the tank.
I took the carb off again last night and opened up the section for the fuel pump. The clear diaphragm and all of the gaskets are there as they should be. The pulse line seems to be providing a strong pulse. I am stumped. :banghead:
I get the feeling that if the carb could actually get fuel, it would run great. Any ideas from the carb Jedi gurus in the community?
Thanks!
Barky
So, I did a carburetor rebuild on 97 GSI, which has a single Mikuni carb. I really took my time and tried to carefully replace everything that came in the carb kit. Then I reinstalled the carb on the engine.
The problem is- I went to start it up, and the fuel pump is not providing a good suction now. The engine will run off of starter fluid just fine, but the carb never pulls any fuel from the tank.
I took the carb off again last night and opened up the section for the fuel pump. The clear diaphragm and all of the gaskets are there as they should be. The pulse line seems to be providing a strong pulse. I am stumped. :banghead:
I get the feeling that if the carb could actually get fuel, it would run great. Any ideas from the carb Jedi gurus in the community?
Thanks!
Barky
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