Date:         Wed, 26 May 1999 18:23:42 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <synergx@IBM.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <synergx@IBM.NET>
Subject:      Re: '81 Westy, fuel pump won't work.... why do I bother...
Comments: To: Bob Norman <B.Norman@THEZONE.NET>
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STOP RIGHT THERE!

Now, go to the right side of your engine, where you were just messing with
the starter.  Find the wire coming into the compartment alongside the big
plastic tubes for the tank vapor recovery arrangements.  Find the wire
coming out of the harness on the right side.  Plug the two together.  Pay
the doctor and enjoy!

:):):):):)
david
ps -- guess why I know the answer to this.... <g>.


At 10:39 5/26/99 -02-30, Bob Norman wrote:
>Hey everyone.
>
>I have a problem.  The fuel pump on my '81 automatic has stopped
>working.  When I run a wire from the battery to it, it works, so there
>is nothing wrong with the pump itself.  When I turn on the key, I do not
>hear the pump running at all.  The vehicle will start for a second or
>so, then die. I suspect it is runnning on the cold start valve only.
>
>So, is there a relay for the pump as Haynes would lead me to believe?
>If so, where is it?  Is this likely to be the problem? Could it be a
>problem with the ignition switch?  Is there a fuse for the pump
>somewhere?
>
>This has happened out of the blue, shortly after I removed and replaced
>my starter.  Could that have something to do with it?  I mean do any of
>the wires on the starter have a conection to the pump?
>
>I know that's a lot of questions, but I'm at a total loss as to where to
>start looking for a solution.  My sister w/kids will be home from BC in
>a few weeks, and I've promised her the use of my camper for two weeks,
>so, I'd really like to get this squared away.
>
>Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Bob Norman
>'81 Westy
>Gander Newfoundland
>Canada

David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net