| Garrison202 | -- 07-02-2019 @ 8:16 AM |
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The fellow who revived my '36 Phaeton (after 20 years of inactivity), installed an electric fuel pump to remedy old starter issues. I never got to speak with him following the work he did and didn't get a tutorial for this pump. Now, I flip the switch and hear it ticking, but I don't know how long to keep it on for. I don't want to flood the engine! Also, do I flip the switch for a certain duration BEFORE pressing the starter, or should the pump be engaged WHILE I press the button? I'm looking for best practices as I establish a new startup routine. Thank you so much.
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| 4dFordSC | -- 07-02-2019 @ 10:21 AM |
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Assuming the electric pump is only for priming, let it run for half a minute, turn it off, pump the gas pedal a couple of times, and then engage the starter. Works for me.
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| supereal | -- 07-02-2019 @ 10:36 AM |
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I have an Airtex pump. and after I turn on the main battery switch, I turn on the ignition switch, then the pump switch, in that order. I run the pump until it slows down or stops. I give the accelerator a couple of pumps, then hit the starter button. When the engine is running, I turn off the electric pump and the stock pump takes over. When the car has sat for an extended time, this process will take a bit longer to refill the carb bowl due to evaporation caused by the engine heat. As long as the float valve in the carb is working properly, don't worry about overflow.
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