nigelcurry Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Morning all I am trying to start my 72 after copious cleaning of the engine bay over the autumn/winter but to no avail,I only heard it running a short while before buying it last year.I don’t know to much about my 6 YET! but I’m learning with the help of you guys so forgive my ignorance,I have cleaned and dried everything but I don’t hear the fuel pump making a noise and I’m sure it’s supposed to Once you turn on the ignition.I have looked in the boot at what I am thinking must be the pump and there is a white wire and a black wire going into where i assume the pump noise must come from so how can I check this all out please guys,please don’t forget your dealing with a virtual novice here! But a willing learner. Thanks in anticipation and stay safe were almost there everyone nige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, nigelcurry said: Morning all I am trying to start my 72 after copious cleaning of the engine bay over the autumn/winter but to no avail,I only heard it running a short while before buying it last year.I don’t know to much about my 6 YET! but I’m learning with the help of you guys so forgive my ignorance,I have cleaned and dried everything but I don’t hear the fuel pump making a noise and I’m sure it’s supposed to Once you turn on the ignition.I have looked in the boot at what I am thinking must be the pump and there is a white wire and a black wire going into where i assume the pump noise must come from so how can I check this all out please guys,please don’t forget your dealing with a virtual novice here! But a willing learner. Thanks in anticipation and stay safe were almost there everyone nige Hi Nige, Where are you I assume you are in the UK? If so I would advise you to get in touch with your local group even in Lock down where I would be certain, someone would help you get it started? If near me you would be number4 in the last 3 years! I live in Burnham, Bucks. Near Slough. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted January 17, 2021 Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 Cleaning in the engine bay might have disturbed the inertia switch that cuts off the pump's electrical supply. Have a look for a white cylinder next to the windscreen wiper motor- the button on top of it should be depressed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nigelcurry Posted January 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2021 You’re spot on Mike,the button was indeed in the up position ! Pressed it down and hey presto. Thanks once again guys for all the offers and advice,don’t know what I’d do without you all nige Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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