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| - | <ol> | + | = Pressure test = |
| - | <li>Pressure test: Use a tee line to tap your pressure gauge into the fuel line near the carb. Pressure with engine running should be '''2.6 psi'''. For newer a-series between 3.0 and 3.8 is normal at all engine speeds. Below 2.6 is bad. Above 3.8 is ba | + | Use a tee line to tap your pressure gauge into the fuel line near the carb -- after the fuel filter. |
| - | <ul> | + | |
| - | <li>If the pressure is significantly higher''' with the stock A12 fuel pump, replace the pump | + | Pressure with engine running should be '''2.6 psi'''. For newer a-series between 3.0 and 3.8 is normal at all engine speeds. |
| - | <li>If the pressure is low, replace the pump | + | * Below 2.6 is bad |
| - | </ul> | + | * Above 3.8 is bad |
| - | <li>Volume test: disconnect line from carb, put in quart/liter container. Start engine and run at 1,000 rpm for one minute (use a stopwatch). 450 cc or more should be pumped | + | |
| - | <br>If this pumps less than 450 ccs, try without the fuel filter: | + | If the pressure is significantly higher''' with the stock fuel pump, replace the pump. If the pressure is low, replace the pump |
| - | <ul> | + | |
| - | <li>If it improves, replace the fuel filter | + | == Pressure Gauge == |
| - | <li>If it doesn't the pump is likely bad. It could also be a clogged line, but this isn't too common unless the car has been sitting for years without running | + | All that is needed is a simple vacuum/pressure gauge. About $25 at [http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12605?vName=Tools&cName=Auto+%26+Mechanics+Tools&viewItems=25&keyword=fuel+pressure+gague&sortOption=PRICE_LOW_TO_HIGH&filter=storeOrigin%7CSears Sears]. |
| - | </ul> | + | |
| - | </ol> | + | |
| + | = Volume test = | ||
| + | # Disconnect line from carb, put in quart/liter container | ||
| + | # Start engine and run at 1,000 rpm for one minute (use a stopwatch) | ||
| + | 450 cc or more should be pumped | ||
| + | |||
| + | If it pumps less than 450 ccs, try without the fuel filter: | ||
| + | * If it improves, replace the fuel filter | ||
| + | * If it doesn't the pump is likely bad. It could also be a clogged line, but this isn't too common unless the car has been sitting for years without running | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Empty Fuel Bowl = | ||
| + | If the carburetor is empty, as viewed through the carb site glass, then it will take '''considerable''' cranking to fill the bowl. The engine won't start until the bowl is about 1/2 full. | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Causes = | ||
| + | Low pressure or low volume can be caused by: | ||
| + | * Clogged filter | ||
| + | * Bad pump | ||
| + | * Clogged fuel line - especially if car has been sitting for years | ||
| + | * Aftermarket fuel shut off valve (fuel cock) | ||
| + | * Engine starts, but won't idle: [[Anti-diesel Valve]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:56, 8 December 2011
Low fuel pressure often has this symptom: Engine idles fine, but when you "give it the foot" it runs poorly, backfires or runs slows down. High fuel pressure can cause poor fuel economy or flooding (raw fuel running down throttles). Perform the fuel pump pressure test to be sure the fuel pump is working correctly.
Caution: don't let the gasoline spill!
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Pressure test
Use a tee line to tap your pressure gauge into the fuel line near the carb -- after the fuel filter.
Pressure with engine running should be 2.6 psi. For newer a-series between 3.0 and 3.8 is normal at all engine speeds.
- Below 2.6 is bad
- Above 3.8 is bad
If the pressure is significantly higher with the stock fuel pump, replace the pump. If the pressure is low, replace the pump
Pressure Gauge
All that is needed is a simple vacuum/pressure gauge. About $25 at Sears.
Volume test
- Disconnect line from carb, put in quart/liter container
- Start engine and run at 1,000 rpm for one minute (use a stopwatch)
450 cc or more should be pumped
If it pumps less than 450 ccs, try without the fuel filter:
- If it improves, replace the fuel filter
- If it doesn't the pump is likely bad. It could also be a clogged line, but this isn't too common unless the car has been sitting for years without running
Empty Fuel Bowl
If the carburetor is empty, as viewed through the carb site glass, then it will take considerable cranking to fill the bowl. The engine won't start until the bowl is about 1/2 full.
Causes
Low pressure or low volume can be caused by:
- Clogged filter
- Bad pump
- Clogged fuel line - especially if car has been sitting for years
- Aftermarket fuel shut off valve (fuel cock)
- Engine starts, but won't idle: Anti-diesel Valve