I thought I'd repost here (original thread http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/showthread.php?t=45395)
Bottom line, I have just installed a brand new mechanical fuel pump in my GTV.
If I connect just the line from the tank, fuel will come out when cranking. When I attach the filter (which is elevated about 5 inches higher), or even just the line to the fuel filter, not a drop comes out....so it looks as if the pump kinda works, but does not have enough power.....When I suck on the fuel line, fuel comes out easily, so it does not seem blocked. When I drop a fuel line in a container of gas sitting next to the car, the pump does not suck it up. I am inclined to just go out and buy an electric pump, but I an stumped why this mechanical setup would not work......Any clues?
Bottom line, I have just installed a brand new mechanical fuel pump in my GTV.
If I connect just the line from the tank, fuel will come out when cranking. When I attach the filter (which is elevated about 5 inches higher), or even just the line to the fuel filter, not a drop comes out....so it looks as if the pump kinda works, but does not have enough power.....When I suck on the fuel line, fuel comes out easily, so it does not seem blocked. When I drop a fuel line in a container of gas sitting next to the car, the pump does not suck it up. I am inclined to just go out and buy an electric pump, but I an stumped why this mechanical setup would not work......Any clues?