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<DIV>In a message dated 1/25/2013 5:47:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
j_jonik@yahoo.com writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><BR>Running rough yesterday. That was fixed just by adjusting points a
little and giving all the wires and hoses a nudge and a
check. Let it run for about five minutes to warm it up...it
being about 20 degrees. Took it for a successful spin around the
block.<BR><BR>But, a half hour later, car wouldn't start. That is...it
"ran" for just seconds after starting, then died. Yes, two clicks heard
for the fuel system, no gas smells, etc. If I primed several times, it
ran for a couple of second longer. Checked pump elec plug. It was
ok. But still same symptom...start then instantly die.<BR><BR>For no
reason except to experiment, I un-coupled the Fuel System wires in the engine
compartment, grounded one against manifold---which worked to run the pump. (Is
that what it does?) <BR>THEN I tried to start it...and it worked.
Went for a test drive around the blocks. Fine. Let it sit and tried
again. No problem.<BR><BR>Thing is....Why? Was it just a matter of a bad,
dirty connection? Even though it's in its plastic sleeve, and snug with the
other wire connection...was that it? Or did grounding it like that coax
some component back to life? If so, which component? And, ;if so, is
this an omen that the component is on the way out? The fuel pump
maybe?<BR><BR>IF it's the fuel pump, should I plan ahead by putting a couple
of my spares in a bucket of gasoline now to get one ready for Show Time?</DIV>
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<DIV>It sounds like your fuel pump is getting tired (it could be the weather
too, as I don't work too well in the cold ;-) ). What's happening is that the
2 seconds of pump prime aren't enough time, which is why Jim sells a "pump
prime kit". The alternative, is to cycle the key until the pump stops, then
repeat this a couple of times until the fuel rail is completely filled again.
What you did by "grounding out that wire" (#19) and letting the pump run, is
the same thing that Jim's kit does (run the pump a little longer to prime the
fuel rail before starting). </DIV>
<DIV>I think it wouldn't hurt to "store a good pump" in diesel fuel (they
don't like being stored dry anyway), until you actually need it, but warmer
weather maybe all you need.
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<DIV><FONT lang=0 size=2 face=Arial FAMILY="SANSSERIF" PTSIZE="10">Bob 65
Notch S w/Sunroof and IRS aka Krusty<BR>64 T-34 Ghia aka Wolfie<BR>71
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