Help - fuel pump

mjestey

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Apr 5, 2002
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I reconnected the fuel pump wires and it still doesn't like starting, but when you get it started it runs great, but has a top end of 27kph. Does that mean that the fuel pump is bad? Why would it run when the fuel pump is disconnected? Any thoughts much appreciated.<br /><br />Mike :confused:
 

rolmops

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Re: Help - fuel pump

Hello.<br />Most fuel pumps run on the vacuum off one of your cylinders and the wires are there for other reasons but not knowing your engine type i dont know what these functions are.
 

12Footer

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Re: Help - fuel pump

what rolmops said. Most run off engine compression if they are outboard. Inboards and I/O's have cam-driven or electric.<br />But check the filters first, and the tank for water.
 
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