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September 29th, 2008
Q & A: Won't Start
Saturday March 16th, 2002
I VISITED YOU LAST FALL AND PURCHASED AN AXLE FOR MY 57 MGA WHICH I HAD JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED.
I HAVE FINALLY PUT IT BACK TOGETHER AFTER MANY INTERRUPTIONS. NOW THE CAR WON'T START. I BELIEVE ITS THE FUEL PUMP BUT IT COULD BE IN THE FUEL LINE OR FILTER. THERE IS A FILTER CARTRIDGE JUST BEFORE THE CARBS. IT HAS NO FUEL IN IT.
THERE IS POWER TO THE PUMP. I CHECKED THE FUEL LINE FOR A CRIMP. I HAVE NOT YET REMOVED THE LINE FROM THE CARB TO SEE IF IT WILL FLOW.
I HAVE NOT RULED OUT THE FUEL PUMP MAY BE BAD BUT IT WORKED FINE WHEN I DROVE IT HOME. BEFORE BREAKING THE AXLE.
BEFORE I PURCHASE A FUEL PUMP WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST I CHECK?
DO YOU HAVE ANY REBUILTS?
RICHARD GRUCZ
RICHARD!
Inspection of the fuel filter is, in itself, not satisfactory when checking for fuel. I would suggest that you remove the pipe to carb line from the carb, put it into a bottle or can, and turn on the ignition. If f... read more
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It makes no difference how quickly your MG will accelerate if it cannot
stop! The proper functioning of your brakes must ALWAYS be at the
top of your list of priorities. You owe this degree of safety to yourself,
your passenger, and all others on the road.
John H. Twist (Fall, 1980)