Lebro Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 8 hours ago, eng622 said: Forgot to ask, regarding the filler cap see the metal disc has an edge to it which I assume closes onto a seal in the filler neck. There looks to be something there but it has a rough surface and does not look like rubber. The original was not rubber, but it can be prized out, & a suitable size "O" ring put in it's place. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 7:39 AM, rcreweread said: Melvyn - I have a few refurbished AC Delco pumps done by Dave Davies if you prefer a better option than the modern repros. I can also supply a new alloy fuel tank, if you need one as I think this could very well be part of your problem, but I only have a few left following Alicool shutting down, so when they are gone, they are gone! Have PMed you more details Cheers Rich What happened to Alicool Rich? Glad I picked my tank up when I did now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rcreweread Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 50 minutes ago, Jase said: What happened to Alicool Rich? Glad I picked my tank up when I did now As I understand it, the 2 owners/directors had differing views on the way forward for the business, so they decided to call it a day. I believe one of them is hoping to resurrect the company in due course, but in the interim, I'm hoping I may still be able to source some products. I have a couple of spare TR4-6 alloy tanks which I will be taking to Stafford and possibly some rads Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pontious Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Hi Melvyn well you’re now on page 5 with your engine problem. I believe you’ve done everything except the fuel tank. Your script was exactly the same as mine right up to changing pumps - I actually fitted an electric one in despair; all to no avail. The answer was random blockage of the tank exit pipe which was only clearly visible when I removed the tank and peered inside with a torch through the filling hole and the tank sensor. As I said previously, the tank is easily removed. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Probably the foil seal off a fuel additive bottle floating about in there. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eng622 Posted July 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Fitted a new needle valve in the front carb float chamber then went for a 65 mile run. All went very well at junctions/lights, car idled well and no hint of a stall. So I thought I have cracked it, never was the pump just the valve. But not quite there yet. On return switched off and as before would not restart but after leaving 1/2 mins started straight away. This is a lot better than before as had to wait a lot longer. So looks to still be a blockage or could it be a vapour lock, not moved the fuel pipe away from the engine yet. Petrol gushes out the front short rubber pipe so see no reason to suspect a blockage from the tank. Melvyn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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