fuel pump

[920shrek1]

Here is update on my fuel pump issue. I installed new points. Seems to be working. My question is I have the inlet line hooked up the outlet is running to a gas can. Turn the key on it runs for about 5 Seconds and stops turn the key off and back on it will run for 5 Seconds and stop is this normal? I would think the pump should keep running until it builds up pressure.

[Neil86]

Its a safety feature.....if no crank rotation is sensed, it stops the pump after a few seconds,

to prevent a fuel leak from continuing.

The logic being if the engine isn't running its not using fuel.

[920shrek1]

Thanks for the info. Guess I will hook up to the carbs and see how it works:thumbsup2:

[djh3]

Usually they have like a timer relay I think. They run 5 seconds or so then off. What you can do is put your thumb over the end to create some pressure. Then release the pressure and try that a couple of times.