check to see if new fuel pump tubes are backwards. the brazilian pumps sold now have out on bottom and in on top instead of original german setup of bottom in and top out. if backwards it wont pump.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chuck Giannone Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 7:11 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [vintagvw] Tune up now won't start Morning Volks, Over the course of two months, I have completed a major tune up: new plugs, points, wires, condenser, carb rebuild of a 34 PICT, new fuel pump and push rod, fuel filter and fuel hoses, changed the oil. Now it won't start, I get no gas to the carb or filter, it appears the pump is not pumping gas. I replaced a NAPA generic fuel pump with one from MidAmerica and a new fuel push rod. The new push rod is 110mm and the old one is 90mm. I did not replace the push rod guide as I broke it off half way in the case and cannot remove it. I posted the results of the broken guide effort back in April if anyone remembers. I am going to adjust the valves and timing once I get it running, but now my concern is the pump is not getting fuel to the filter or carb. I did pour gas in the carb and it backfired twice. I checked the wires and they are going to the correct plugs, but I will recheck by moving the engine by hand and checking the marks on the dizzy. I also plan to remove the new fuel pump and again turning the engine by hand will see if the push rod is moving up and down. I will also remove the fuel line from the pump to the carb and enlist my wife to turn the ignition while I see if the pump is pumping gas. Any other suggestions? I will also have to teach my wife check the timing. I began this tune up effort in April and getting up from changing the oil I felt a little dizzy. I attributed it to fuel smell and getting up fast. Well my heart had different ideas: two heart stoppages, one ambulance ride to the ER and then a helicopter ride to a trauma hospital and finally a pace maker and I'm good, except the doctors won't let me near a running engine. :( The poor bug as been sitting for two months with parts all over the workbench and very sad looking...... Chuck74 Standard Beetle1600DPGenerator EquippedWas and will be my daily driver _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1513/3727 - Release Date: 06/26/11 _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
