Date:         Tue, 12 Feb 2002 15:55:29 -0400
Reply-To:     Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA
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From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Re: Ahh... It's Monday morning and the bus won't start!
Comments: To: Jon Joyce <okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM>
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 I have a 2 barrel progressive Solex carb on my 91, and in winter it
nearly always starts right up - then dies - then fires up - dies - for
about 3 times, then it just purrs along.  It needs to warm up before
driving.

I also had the Fuel Pump failure. it would cut out randomly, and then
come back after about 5 minutes - till it just quit!.  We are lucky as
we can buy low pressure (cheaper) FPs.

IIWY I'd try replacing the 2 fuel filters (I also run 2 filters) first, before
you spend the $$ for a new fuel pump.   I now carry a spare fuel
pump where ever I go, you might want to start doing this too.  They
are easy to install, you can do it, road side, with a few tools.
Malcolm

On 11 Feb 2002 at 10:12, Jon Joyce wrote:
>  Could the problem be cold-related?  There's a larger fuel filter
> forward of the pump, but is there a way to see if the pump is clogged?
> Or should I just plan on replacing it? TIA-  JJ