[T3] Hard starting.

[Dave Hall]

In one Type 3 I looked at, a previous owner had plumbed in an electric pump
that was used solely to fill the float chambers using a push-button switch
like Jim's FI mod.  The normal mechanical pump operated when the engine was
running.  As you say, in normal use, there's no problem but after a week or
two (probably less in warmer countries) the fuel has evaporated.

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
On Behalf Of Ross G Clarke
Sent: 25 October 2016 22:20
To: type3-vwtype3.org at lists.vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Hard starting.

Hello all,

I have a 1966 type 3 fastback with standard carbs and fuel pump.

After the car has been sitting for over two weeks it takes some time for the
motor to start!  On regular use the motor fires as per normal and performs
well. 

I keep the motor in good order and it has good compression and good
electrical components. 

My concept is the fuel flows back to the tank over a longer period of time
and takes a bit of turning over to get the fuel back to the carbs.

Any thoughts on this situation?

Regards,

Ross Clarke (Australia)


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