It should hold pressure for a long time (hours). It's probably a dead
pump. You should be able to hear the pump when you first turn the ignition
switch to "Run"... it only pumps for a fraction of a second or so, then
turns off. If you don't hear it, it's probably dead.
There is a hose with a plug in it, coming from the top of the tank,
which is intended to be a way of draining the fuel. It's difficult to find,
and hard to use, but, if there is a lot of gasoline in the tank, you need to
get it out (it's heavy). Disconnect feed and return lines, and the filler
hose, loosen the hanger straps, drop the tank (gently!). Use a hammer and
punch (or chisel) to unscrew the retainer, then the pump should just pull up
and out.
Been there, done that.
Larry
'87 Shelby Lancer #277 auto leather
'89 Shelby Dakota #1343
'98 Buell S3T Thunderbolt (out of the 80s)
etc.
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Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:08 AM
Subject: SD> car starts then dies?
> Hi all
> The 87 Shelby Lancer got towed home yesterday. It cranks and wants to
> start
> and sometimes does start but won't keep running. When the tow truck
> dropped
> the car, it started and I drove in my garage? Then it wouldn't start till
> I
> tried today, then it ran for about 3 min. and died. I was thinking it was
> the
> fuel pump when I pushed the little valve on the fuel rail the gas just
> dripped
> out. Will the rail hold presser when the car is off? Other then that it
> could
> be the HAL in the dist. Any help will be welcome.
>
>
> Roy
> 86 GLHS #200
> 87 Shelby Lancer #781 5sp cloth
> 81 Fiat X1/9
> 85 Honda Interceptor 500
> Will I ever get out of the 80's?
>
> If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
>
>
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