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32Bee · 06-20-2023, 05:48 AM

After a longer than two year hiatus, I finally was able to start the 36. Several
days ago I used a spare fuel pump in conjunction with a length of 1/4" brake
line to connect directly with the fuel line in the engine compartment in an attempt
to pump gas from the tank to the fuel pump area. As that didn't seem to be able
to bring the fuel all the way I ended buying an inexpensive siphon pump from
Harbor Freight which quickly finished the job. The next morning I decided to
remove the existing fuel pump and use the one I had been hand pumping the
day before as its suction ability seemed great. That did the trick so I figure my
initial starting problem was the fault of the pump that I had been using in the car.
Thanks for all of the suggestions offered. I'm going to make sure I run the old
girl more often.

Peter

rockfla · 06-20-2023, 08:11 AM

Good job. Send the "old" pump off to CharlieNY and have him work his magic for you, then you'll know you have good spare IF you ever need!!!

47topless · 06-20-2023, 06:56 PM

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Great advice. A good spare in the hand, (built by CNY), is worth two in the "OUT OF STOCK" parts supplier bush.

06-20-2023, 05:48 AM	#1
32Bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stratham, NH Posts: 233	36 Humpback finally started After a longer than two year hiatus, I finally was able to start the 36. Several days ago I used a spare fuel pump in conjunction with a length of 1/4" brake line to connect directly with the fuel line in the engine compartment in an attempt to pump gas from the tank to the fuel pump area. As that didn't seem to be able to bring the fuel all the way I ended buying an inexpensive siphon pump from Harbor Freight which quickly finished the job. The next morning I decided to remove the existing fuel pump and use the one I had been hand pumping the day before as its suction ability seemed great. That did the trick so I figure my initial starting problem was the fault of the pump that I had been using in the car. Thanks for all of the suggestions offered. I'm going to make sure I run the old girl more often. Peter

06-20-2023, 08:11 AM	#2
rockfla Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 3,951	Re: 36 Humpback finally started Good job. Send the "old" pump off to CharlieNY and have him work his magic for you, then you'll know you have good spare IF you ever need!!!

06-20-2023, 06:56 PM	#3
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 278	Re: 36 Humpback finally started Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great advice. A good spare in the hand, (built by CNY), is worth two in the "OUT OF STOCK" parts supplier bush.