HELP STRANDED IN WESTPORT CONN SERIES 2a

[SafeAirOne]

Same symptoms?

[Ncrover725]

Connecticut

Yup.
I manually blew out the fuel lines and removed a clog in the line from the tank to the pump. I then cleaned the fuel pickup screen. The fuel pump looks a bit weak as I use the priming lever. The clear in line fuel filter maintains about half full now. It was maintaining a 1/4 full before I blew out the garbage. Any ideas?

[Jim-ME]

Did you regap the points?
Jim

[Les Parker]

Hello there, any further news?

Did you swap the pick-up pipes?

Also, did using the LH tank make any difference?

[Terrys]

Kevin Murphy is in Ridgefield, not far from Westport. This is his cup of tea.

[SafeAirOne]

Yup.
I manually blew out the fuel lines and removed a clog in the line from the tank to the pump. I then cleaned the fuel pickup screen. The fuel pump looks a bit weak as I use the priming lever. The clear in line fuel filter maintains about half full now. It was maintaining a 1/4 full before I blew out the garbage. Any ideas?

First off..surely SOMEBODY in CT must be able to help you in person--There's probably a half-dozen regular posters here from CT.



It sounds like you might be on the right track.

Let me describe the symptoms I get when the screen on my fuel uplift tube in the fuel tank gets clogged. See if they match up with what you're getting:

• Initially, you can drive for long periods at slow speeds with little/no issue
• If you drive on the highway you can go several miles, then it starts to feel sluggish
• Within a mile or two, you will be unable to hold speed
• You will pull over or go slow and the engine will run for another mile, maybe less
• The engine will quit completely.
• The engine will crank, but won't start.
• If you immediately remove the fuel line from the filter or fuel pump, you will hear a small "woosh" of air being sucked into the line as soon as it is cracked.
• The engine will start after sitting for a few to several hours and repeat the whole process, except that you can go less and less far each time before it acts up.

If this is similar to what you're experiencing, it's simply an obstructed fuel feed or a problem with the venting of the fuel tank.

If you think it's a weak fuel pump, you can just slap a generic LOW PRESSURE fuel pump in the in the feed line and power it of the white wire going to the coil.

Also, if you have dual fuel tanks, you might want to bypass the fuel tank selector valve and run a fuel line directly to the tank, as several people have had similar failures lately due to a leak in the selector valve gasket letting air into the system instead of fuel.

[Paul Grant]

I hooked him up with Kevin. Last I heard he sent one if his guys out to help.

[Ncrover725]

Back on the road

Tim Smith from Southport Ct is the man. My wife said a land rover guardian angel!! We worked on a few things and we are now through Connecticut, new York, and into new jersey. I truly appreciate all the support from you guys. Any one ever need help in NC please call on me.

[Les Parker]

So, running like a champ (not an Austin, though..) again?

Good to know a Samaritan from the community came to you assistance.

[msggunny]

Mr Murphy reared his ugly head.

Hope you all enjoyed your little stay in Ct!

[LaneRover]

Very glad TIm was able to help you.

Now if only he would share some of his wines like he shares his Rover knowledge!

http://www.timsmithwines.com.au/

Brent

[Tim Smith]

Hi guys,
Been away from the forum for a while but Bobby clued me in on this thread. Hope you all are well.

I gave a courtesy call to Bobby tonight and he seems to be doing well. I was worried about their wipers when we parted ways because it just started to rain at that point.

In the end, Bobby had a bad signal to the coil which was the engine non-run issue. That was pretty easy to figure out and all he needed was a little soldering to get him going. Also got his headlights working and reset his clutch peddle.

FYI, whoever rebuilt the clutch hydraulics in this truck created a super strong throw in the slave end. I suggest this is a good thing but not at all the norm for the trucks I generally see. That actually caused some excessive trouble shooting because when the peddle was adjusted out all the way, it seemed like the throwout bearing was pushing the clutch plate back into the flywheel. There were a few moments of mild concern until that was figured out.

Bobby and his lovely wife were both very patient through all of this testing and repair. Bobby is an enthusiastic new owner and very willing to learn. I hope everyone on the forum will continue to give constructive comments and produce answers and encouragement. As is the norm, I'm sure.

Cheers all!

[Tim Smith]

Not sure why my post has the thumbs down, but rest assured that is upside down.

Cheers!

[73series88]

yea Tim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jim-ME]

I wanted to help but was definitely in the wrong state. Thanks for helping him out Tim. Although hopefully you won't need it I sincerely hope that someday I can repay your kindness.
Jim